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Watry Family History

Watry Surname Meaning

Luxembourgish and French: variant of French Gauthier.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Watry family from?

You can see how Watry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Watry family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Watry families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Watry families living in Glamorgan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Watry's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan and 1 other county had the highest population of Watry families in 1891.
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What did your Watry ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Watry. 30% of Watry men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Watry women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Watry were Machinist and Housekeeper.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    30%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Proprietor
    10%
  • Machinist
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    25%
  • Waitress
    25%
  • Teacher
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    25%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Watry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Watry 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 143 immigration records available for the last name Watry. 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 287 military records available for the last name Watry. For the veterans among your Watry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Watry lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Watry life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Watry in 1962 was 75, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Watry 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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