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Watchkis Family History

Watchkis Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Wachs, Mathis, Matheis, Watkins, Mattheis, Watkin, Hotchkiss, Matthis

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Census Records

There are 4 census records available for the last name Watchkis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Watchkis 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Watchkis. 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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What is the average Watchkis lifespan?

Average Watchkis life expectancy in 1996 was 88 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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