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Whatson Family History

Whatson Surname Meaning

see Watson.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Whatson family from?

You can see how Whatson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whatson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Whatson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 14 Whatson families living in Kent. This was about 29% of all the recorded Whatson's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Whatson families in 1891.
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What did your Whatson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Whatson. 80% of Whatson 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
    80%
  • Shorthand Typist
    20%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Whatson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whatson 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 159 immigration records available for the last name Whatson. 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 186 military records available for the last name Whatson. For the veterans among your Whatson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whatson lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1977, in the United States, Whatson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Whatson in 1974 was 85, and 82 in 1977.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whatson 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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