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Wathy Family History

Wathy 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, Watry, Mathy, Rath, Bath, Wahl, Warth, Fath, Water, Way

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Where is the Wathy family from?

You can see how Wathy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wathy family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Wathy families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 3 Wathy families living in Derbyshire. This was about 43% of all the recorded Wathy's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Wathy families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wathy 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 Wathy ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wathy. 100% of Wathy 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 244 census records available for the last name Wathy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wathy 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 245 immigration records available for the last name Wathy. 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 18 military records available for the last name Wathy. For the veterans among your Wathy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wathy lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1975, in the United States, Wathy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Wathy in 1963 was 76, and 80 in 1975.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wathy 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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