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Wathington Family History

Wathington 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: Washington, Withington, Watlington, Weathington, Wethington

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Where is the Wathington family from?

You can see how Wathington families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wathington family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wathington families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Wathington families living in Cheshire. This was about 88% of all the recorded Wathington's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Wathington families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wathington 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 Wathington ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wathington. 100% of Wathington 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%

What Wathington family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 787 census records available for the last name Wathington. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wathington 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 86 immigration records available for the last name Wathington. 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 57 military records available for the last name Wathington. For the veterans among your Wathington ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wathington lifespan?

Between 1997 and 2003, in the United States, Wathington life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Wathington in 1997 was 51, and 62 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wathington

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wathington 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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