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Watley Name Meaning

English: variant of Wheatley .

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


Similar surnames: Wattley, Whatley, Wakley, Oatley, Walley, Gatley, Matley, Matney

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Where is the Watley family from?

You can see how Watley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Watley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Watley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 16 Watley families living in Ontario. This was about 48% of all the recorded Watley's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Watley families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Watley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Watley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Watley. 38% of Watley men worked as a Laborer and 23% of Watley women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Watley were Farm Laborer and Housework. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    38%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Truck Driver
    5%
  • Farm Laborer
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    23%
  • Housekeeper
    13%
  • Cook
    12%
  • Housework
    6%
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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Watley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Watley 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Watley. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Watley. For the veterans among your Watley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Watley lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Watley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Watley in 1944 was 37, and 69 in 2004.

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