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Watsby Family History

Watsby 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: Gadsby, Walby, Nasby, Wisby, Dansby, Asby, Watry, Bagsby, Watson

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Where is the Watsby family from?

You can see how Watsby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Watsby family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Watsby families living in Texas. This was about 67% of all the recorded Watsby's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Watsby families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Watsby surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 49 census records available for the last name Watsby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Watsby 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Watsby. 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 23 military records available for the last name Watsby. For the veterans among your Watsby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Watsby lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2001, in the United States, Watsby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Watsby in 1973 was 89, and 77 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Watsby 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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