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Watsham Family History

Watsham Surname Meaning

see Watcham.

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


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Where is the Watsham family from?

You can see how Watsham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Watsham family name was found in the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1881 and 1911. The most Watsham families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 49 Watsham families living in Essex. This was about 67% of all the recorded Watsham's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Watsham families in 1891.
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What did your Watsham ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Rabbit Catcher and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Watsham. 43% of Watsham men worked as a Rabbit Catcher and 84% of Watsham women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Watsham were Incapacitated and Retired.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Rabbit Catcher
    43%
  • Boot shoe Repairer
    29%
  • Incapacitated
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Dressmaker
    6%
  • Household Duties (unpaid)
    6%
  • Retired
    6%

What Watsham family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Watsham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Watsham 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 90 immigration records available for the last name Watsham. 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 100 military records available for the last name Watsham. For the veterans among your Watsham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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