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Watret Family History

Watret Surname Meaning

variant of McKittrick.

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


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Where is the Watret family from?

You can see how Watret families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Watret family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1901. The most Watret families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 2 Watret families living in Cumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Watret's in United Kingdom. Cumberland had the highest population of Watret families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Watret 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 Watret ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Watret. 100% of Watret 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 746 census records available for the last name Watret. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Watret 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 158 immigration records available for the last name Watret. 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 81 military records available for the last name Watret. For the veterans among your Watret ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Watret lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Watret life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Watret in 1972 was 73, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Watret 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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