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Watmore Family History

Watmore Surname Meaning

see Whatmore.

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


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Where is the Watmore family from?

You can see how Watmore families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Watmore family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Watmore families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 68 Watmore families living in Hampshire. This was about 24% of all the recorded Watmore's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Watmore families in 1891.
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What did your Watmore ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Plasterer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Watmore. 34% of Watmore men worked as a Plasterer and 70% of Watmore women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Watmore were House Decorator and 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

  • Plasterer
    34%
  • Gardener
    20%
  • General Labourer
    20%
  • House Decorator
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    70%
  • Housewife
    7%
  • Incapacitated
    6%
  • Domestic Duties
    3%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Watmore. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Watmore 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 410 immigration records available for the last name Watmore. 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 442 military records available for the last name Watmore. For the veterans among your Watmore ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Watmore lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Watmore life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1941, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Watmore in 1941 was 58, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Watmore 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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