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Wattier Name Meaning

French (northern): regional variant of Gauthier .

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


Similar surnames: Cottier, Gottier, Gautier, Katter, Altier, Cartier, Lantier, Satter

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Where is the Wattier family from?

You can see how Wattier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wattier family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Wattier families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 43 Wattier families living in Quebec. This was about 54% of all the recorded Wattier's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Wattier families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wattier surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wattier ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Contremaitre was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Wattier. 34% of Wattier men worked as a Contremaitre. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1921

  • Contremaitre
    34%
  • Menuisier
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Wattier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wattier 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 123 immigration records available for the last name Wattier. 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 190 military records available for the last name Wattier. For the veterans among your Wattier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wattier lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Wattier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Wattier in 1951 was 28, and 53 in 2004.

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