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Wathey Family History

Wathey Surname Meaning

see Watthey.

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


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Where is the Wathey family from?

You can see how Wathey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wathey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wathey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 25 Wathey families living in Derbyshire. This was about 25% of all the recorded Wathey's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Wathey families in 1891.
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What did your Wathey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wathey. 100% of Wathey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Wathey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wathey 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 388 immigration records available for the last name Wathey. 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 143 military records available for the last name Wathey. For the veterans among your Wathey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wathey lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Wathey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Wathey in 1958 was 45, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wathey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wathey 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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