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 Watje family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Watje Family History

Watje 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: Watne, Pate, Matte, Wade, Wagle, Wale, Wayne, Water, Mate, Date

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

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Watje family from?

You can see how Watje families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Watje family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Watje families living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Watje's in USA. California had the highest population of Watje families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Watje 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 did your Watje ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming was the top reported job for people in the USA named Watje. 30% of Watje men worked as a Farming.

View Census Data for Watje | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farming
    30%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Operator
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    20%

What Watje family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 238 census records available for the last name Watje. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Watje census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Watje

Passenger Lists

There are 78 immigration records available for the last name Watje. 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 Watje immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 58 military records available for the last name Watje. For the veterans among your Watje ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Watje military records

You've only scratched the surface of Watje family history

Discover More

What is the average Watje lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Watje life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Watje in 1965 was 75, and 92 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Watje

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Watje 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Watje family tree

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