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Watsey Family History

Watsey 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: Watley, Massey, Wansley, Ramsey, Water, Halsey, Matey, Wadley, Tansey

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Where is the Watsey family from?

You can see how Watsey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Watsey family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Watsey family living in Alabama. This was 100% of all the recorded Watsey's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Watsey families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Watsey 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 84 census records available for the last name Watsey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Watsey 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Watsey. 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 21 military records available for the last name Watsey. For the veterans among your Watsey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Watsey lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2000, in the United States, Watsey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Watsey in 1968 was 54, and 90 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Watsey 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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