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Wattay Family History

Wattay 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: Datta, Witty, Watton, Kattan, Sattar, Mattas, Ratay, Rattray, Matta

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Where is the Wattay family from?

You can see how Wattay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wattay family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Wattay families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Wattay's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wattay families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wattay 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 40 census records available for the last name Wattay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wattay 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 Wattay. 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 22 military records available for the last name Wattay. For the veterans among your Wattay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wattay lifespan?

Between 1952 and 1998, in the United States, Wattay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Wattay in 1952 was 50, and 85 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wattay 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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