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Watega Family History

Watega 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: Walega, Water, Ortega, Waters, Patera, Warga, Catena, Mateja, Matera

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Where is the Watega family from?

You can see how Watega families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Watega family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Watega family living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Watega's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Watega families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Watega. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Watega 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Watega. 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 65 military records available for the last name Watega. For the veterans among your Watega ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Watega lifespan?

Between 1992 and 2001, in the United States, Watega life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Watega in 1992 was 83, and 57 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Watega 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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