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Watjen Family History

Watjen 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: Wathen, Warren, Katzen, Warden, Water, Watton, Waren, Watler, Wratten

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Where is the Watjen family from?

You can see how Watjen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Watjen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Watjen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Watjen families living in Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Watjen's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Watjen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Watjen 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 Watjen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Watjen. 100% of Watjen men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Watjen women worked as a Stenographer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 646 census records available for the last name Watjen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Watjen 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 624 immigration records available for the last name Watjen. 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 600 military records available for the last name Watjen. For the veterans among your Watjen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Watjen lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Watjen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Watjen in 1963 was 84, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Watjen 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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