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Wattley Family History

Wattley Surname Meaning

English: variant of Whatley (see Wheatley).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Wattley family from?

You can see how Wattley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wattley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Wattley families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Wattley families living in Glamorgan. This was about 22% of all the recorded Wattley's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Wattley families in 1891.
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What did your Wattley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wattley. 100% of Wattley women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Wattley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wattley 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 699 immigration records available for the last name Wattley. 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 236 military records available for the last name Wattley. For the veterans among your Wattley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wattley lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Wattley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Wattley in 1959 was 65, and 65 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wattley 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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