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Watman Family History

Watman Surname Meaning

see Weetman. see Waithman.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Watman family from?

You can see how Watman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Watman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Watman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 14 Watman families living in London. This was about 27% of all the recorded Watman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Watman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Watman 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 Watman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Watman. 100% of Watman 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 4,000 census records available for the last name Watman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Watman 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 543 immigration records available for the last name Watman. 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 219 military records available for the last name Watman. For the veterans among your Watman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Watman lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Watman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Watman in 1960 was 60, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Watman 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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