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Watnofsky Family History

Watnofsky Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Yanofsky, Janofsky, Ostrofsky, Barnosky, Janovsky, Janosky, Janowsky

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Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Watnofsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Watnofsky 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 immigration records available for the last name Watnofsky. 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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There are 4 military records available for the last name Watnofsky. For the veterans among your Watnofsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Watnofsky lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1995, in the United States, Watnofsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Watnofsky in 1978 was 76, and 75 in 1995.

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