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Wattson Family History

Wattson Surname Meaning

see Watson.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Wattson family from?

You can see how Wattson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wattson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wattson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 26 Wattson families living in London. This was about 33% of all the recorded Wattson's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wattson families in 1891.
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What did your Wattson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wattson. 100% of Wattson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Wattson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wattson census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 810 immigration records available for the last name Wattson. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 662 military records available for the last name Wattson. For the veterans among your Wattson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wattson lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Wattson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Wattson in 1963 was 83, and 68 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wattson ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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