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Watley Family History

Watley Surname Meaning

English: variant of Wheatley.

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


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Where is the Watley family from?

You can see how Watley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Watley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Watley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 63 Watley families living in London. This was about 27% of all the recorded Watley's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Watley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Watley 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 Watley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Insurance Agent and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Watley. 100% of Watley men worked as an Insurance Agent and 84% of Watley 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

  • Insurance Agent
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Housewife
    16%

What Watley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Watley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Watley 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Watley. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Watley. For the veterans among your Watley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Watley lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Watley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Watley in 1944 was 37, and 69 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Watley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Watley 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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