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Watler Family History

Watler Surname Meaning

English (Kent): occupational name for a wattler from Middle English watelere, i.e. someone who made the panels of interwoven twigs that were used to fill the spaces between the structural timbers of a timber frame building.

See also Dauber.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Watler family from?

You can see how Watler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Watler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Watler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 21 Watler families living in Kent. This was about 33% of all the recorded Watler's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Watler families in 1891.
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What did your Watler ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Dairy Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Watler. 100% of Watler men worked as a Dairy Farmer and 65% of Watler 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Dairy Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    65%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    15%
  • Incapacitated
    10%
  • Private Means
    10%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Watler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Watler 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Watler. 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 359 military records available for the last name Watler. For the veterans among your Watler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Watler lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Watler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Watler in 1946 was 44, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Watler 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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