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Watney Family History

Watney Surname Meaning

of uncertain origin but perhaps a late variant of Watley (see Wheatley).

Compare Sarah Watley 1778 Emily Watney 1849 in IGI (Croydon Surrey).

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Watney family from?

You can see how Watney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Watney family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Watney families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 18 Watney families living in London. This was about 21% of all the recorded Watney's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Watney families in 1891.
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What did your Watney ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Watney. 67% of Watney 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
    67%
  • Private Means
    24%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%
  • Independant
    5%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Watney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Watney 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 952 immigration records available for the last name Watney. 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 341 military records available for the last name Watney. For the veterans among your Watney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Watney lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2000, in the United States, Watney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Watney in 1972 was 74, and 89 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Watney 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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