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Wathon Family History

Wathon 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: Watton, Wathen, Watson, Bathon, Lathon, Hatton, Caton, Nathan, Patron

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Where is the Wathon family from?

You can see how Wathon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wathon family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wathon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Wathon family living in Middlesex. This was 100% of all the recorded Wathon's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Wathon families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wathon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 451 census records available for the last name Wathon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wathon 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 111 immigration records available for the last name Wathon. 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 26 military records available for the last name Wathon. For the veterans among your Wathon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wathon lifespan?

Average Wathon life expectancy in 1967 was 80 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wathon 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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