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Watrin Family History

Watrin 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: Watkin, Watring, Marin, Warren, Gatlin, Satin, Tarin, Waring, Patron

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Where is the Watrin family from?

You can see how Watrin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Watrin family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Watrin families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1861 there was 1 Watrin family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Watrin's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Watrin families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Watrin 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 Watrin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Watrin. 100% of Watrin 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 637 census records available for the last name Watrin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Watrin 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 325 immigration records available for the last name Watrin. 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 78 military records available for the last name Watrin. For the veterans among your Watrin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Watrin lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Watrin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Watrin in 1969 was 78, and 83 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Watrin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Watrin 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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