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Watier Family History

Watier Name 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: Water, Watler, Wattier, Cater, Waller, Wander, Washer, Lanier, Warner

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Where is the Watier family from?

You can see how Watier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Watier family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Watier families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 33 Watier families living in Quebec. This was about 57% of all the recorded Watier's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Watier families in 1911.
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What did your Watier ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Watier. 47% of Watier men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Watier women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Watier were Vendeur and Clerk. .

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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

  • Farmer
    47%
  • Cultivateur
    39%
  • Vendeur
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Watier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Watier 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 420 immigration records available for the last name Watier. 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 330 military records available for the last name Watier. For the veterans among your Watier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Watier lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Watier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Watier in 1963 was 56, and 57 in 2003.

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