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Watza Family History

Watza 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: Matza, Watz, Gatza, Hata, Razza, Maza, Kasza, Datta, Batz, Tata

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Where is the Watza family from?

You can see how Watza families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Watza family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Watza family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Watza's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Watza families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Watza 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 47 census records available for the last name Watza. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Watza 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Watza. 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 35 military records available for the last name Watza. For the veterans among your Watza ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Watza lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Watza life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Watza in 1965 was 70, and 71 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Watza 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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