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Wattwood Family History

Wattwood 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: Watwood, Attwood, Gatewood, Eastwood, Gatwood, Westwood, Atwood

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Where is the Wattwood family from?

You can see how Wattwood families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wattwood family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wattwood family living in Alabama. This was about 33% of all the recorded Wattwood's in USA. Alabama and 2 other states had the highest population of Wattwood families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wattwood 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 129 census records available for the last name Wattwood. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wattwood 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Wattwood. 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 Wattwood. For the veterans among your Wattwood ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wattwood lifespan?

Between 1997 and 1998, in the United States, Wattwood life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Wattwood in 1997 was 79, and 92 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wattwood 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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