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Watsin Family History

Watsin 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: Watson, Watkin, Gatlin, Satin, Bassin, Masin, Matlin, Yasin, Wasik

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Where is the Watsin family from?

You can see how Watsin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Watsin family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Watsin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 2 Watsin families living in Dunbartonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Watsin's in Scotland. Dunbartonshire had the highest population of Watsin families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 386 census records available for the last name Watsin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Watsin 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Watsin. 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 17 military records available for the last name Watsin. For the veterans among your Watsin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Watsin

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