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Watgen Family History

Watgen 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: Wathen, Wangen, Hagen, Warren, Katzen, Warden, Vangen, Haagen, Water

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Where is the Watgen family from?

You can see how Watgen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Watgen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Watgen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Watgen families living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Watgen's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Watgen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Watgen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Watgen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Watgen. 100% of Watgen men worked as a Clerk and 100% of Watgen women worked as an Operator.

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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

  • Clerk
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%

What Watgen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 215 census records available for the last name Watgen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Watgen 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Watgen. 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 39 military records available for the last name Watgen. For the veterans among your Watgen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Watgen lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Watgen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Watgen in 1970 was 84, and 92 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Watgen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Watgen 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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