This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Wathny family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Wathny Family History

Wathny 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: Athy, Wathen, Athey, Matheny, Watne, Mathey, Watry, Withey, Cathey

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Wathny family from?

You can see how Wathny families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wathny family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Wathny families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Wathny family living in Herefordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Wathny's in United Kingdom. Herefordshire had the highest population of Wathny families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wathny surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Wathny family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6 census records available for the last name Wathny. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wathny census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Wathny

Passenger Lists

There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Wathny. 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.

View all Wathny immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Wathny. For the veterans among your Wathny ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Wathny military records

You've only scratched the surface of Wathny family history

Discover More

What is the average Wathny lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wathny 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wathny

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Wathny family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial