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Watertor Family History

Watertor 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: Waterston, Waterson, Sartor, Winterton, Waterman, Water, Waters

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Where is the Watertor family from?

You can see how Watertor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Watertor family name was found in Scotland between 1861 and 1871. The most Watertor families were found in and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there was 1 Watertor family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Watertor's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Watertor families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Watertor 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 28 census records available for the last name Watertor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Watertor 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Watertor. 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 2 military records available for the last name Watertor. For the veterans among your Watertor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Watertor lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Watertor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Watertor in 1971 was 92, and 83 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Watertor 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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