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Watsloff Family History

Watsloff 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: Ratzloff, Stoloff, Ratcliff, Wagstaff, Gatliff, Harloff, Ratzlaff

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Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Watsloff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Watsloff 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 Watsloff. 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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There are 7 military records available for the last name Watsloff. For the veterans among your Watsloff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Watsloff lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2000, in the United States, Watsloff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Watsloff in 1975 was 69, and 42 in 2000.

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