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Wathan Family History

Wathan Surname Meaning

variant of Wathen.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Wathan family from?

You can see how Wathan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wathan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wathan families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 64 Wathan families living in Glamorgan. This was about 23% of all the recorded Wathan's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Wathan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wathan 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 Wathan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Coal Hewer (below) Heavy Worker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Wathan. 25% of Wathan men worked as a Coal Hewer (below) Heavy Worker and 82% of Wathan women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wathan were Farm Labourer and Unpaid Domestic.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Coal Hewer (below) Heavy Worker
    25%
  • General Labourer
    25%
  • Colliery Hewer
    25%
  • Farm Labourer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Household Duties
    8%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dutie
    6%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    6%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Wathan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wathan 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 437 immigration records available for the last name Wathan. 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 250 military records available for the last name Wathan. For the veterans among your Wathan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wathan lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Wathan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Wathan in 1963 was 67, and 73 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wathan 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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