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Waterstraat Family History

Waterstraat Surname Meaning

North German: variant of Waterstradt.

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


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Where is the Waterstraat family from?

You can see how Waterstraat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waterstraat family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Waterstraat families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 10 Waterstraat families living in New York. This was about 91% of all the recorded Waterstraat's in USA. New York had the highest population of Waterstraat families in 1880.
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What did your Waterstraat ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Waterstraat. 63% of Waterstraat men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Waterstraat women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Waterstraat were Laborer and Teacher.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    63%
  • Laborer
    38%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    60%
  • Teacher
    40%

What Waterstraat family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 536 census records available for the last name Waterstraat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waterstraat 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 128 immigration records available for the last name Waterstraat. 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 114 military records available for the last name Waterstraat. For the veterans among your Waterstraat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waterstraat lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Waterstraat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Waterstraat in 1963 was 77, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Waterstraat 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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