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Watchman Family History

Watchman Surname Meaning

Native American (Navajo): from English watchman probably used as a translation of a Navajo term for this occupation ha'asídí.

English and Scottish: occupational name from Middle English waccheman ‘watchman guard sentry’ also used as a nickname for a person characterised by wakefulness.

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Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Watchman family from?

You can see how Watchman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Watchman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Watchman families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 127 Watchman families living in Durham. This was about 72% of all the recorded Watchman's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Watchman families in 1891.
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What did your Watchman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bus Conductor and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Watchman. 100% of Watchman men worked as a Bus Conductor and 86% of Watchman 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Bus Conductor
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    86%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%
  • Household Duties (unpaid)
    4%
  • House Duties
    4%

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Census Records

There are 30,000 census records available for the last name Watchman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Watchman 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 721 immigration records available for the last name Watchman. 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 888 military records available for the last name Watchman. For the veterans among your Watchman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Watchman lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Watchman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Watchman in 1953 was 38, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Watchman 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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