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Watelle Family History

Watelle 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: Lavelle, Capelle, Patella, Wartell, Welle, Stelle, Wadell, Lacelle

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Where is the Watelle family from?

You can see how Watelle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Watelle family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Watelle families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Watelle family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Watelle's in USA. New York had the highest population of Watelle families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Watelle surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 49 census records available for the last name Watelle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Watelle 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Watelle. 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 3 military records available for the last name Watelle. For the veterans among your Watelle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Watelle lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1985, in the United States, Watelle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Watelle in 1976 was 85, and 88 in 1985.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Watelle 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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