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Wattenford Family History

Wattenford 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: Wattenberg, Watford, Whiteford, Hattendorf, Wittenborn, Wakeford

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Where is the Wattenford family from?

You can see how Wattenford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wattenford family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Wattenford families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Wattenford's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Wattenford families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wattenford 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 10 census records available for the last name Wattenford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wattenford 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Wattenford. 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 2 military records available for the last name Wattenford. For the veterans among your Wattenford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wattenford lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2004, in the United States, Wattenford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Wattenford in 1979 was 80, and 61 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wattenford 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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