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Watzling Family History

Watzling 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: Watling, Wakeling, Walling, Gatling, Wandling, Warling, Watring

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Where is the Watzling family from?

You can see how Watzling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Watzling family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Watzling families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Watzling families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Watzling's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Watzling families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Watzling 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 43 census records available for the last name Watzling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Watzling 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 Watzling. 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 18 military records available for the last name Watzling. For the veterans among your Watzling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Watzling lifespan?

Between 1959 and 1974, in the United States, Watzling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Watzling in 1959 was 55, and 63 in 1974.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Watzling 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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