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Watherell Family History

Watherell 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: Wetherell, Witherell, Latterell, Wetherall, Weatherill, Weatherall

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Where is the Watherell family from?

You can see how Watherell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Watherell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Watherell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Watherell families living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Watherell's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Watherell families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 74 census records available for the last name Watherell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Watherell 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Watherell. 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 4 military records available for the last name Watherell. For the veterans among your Watherell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Watherell lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Watherell

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