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Watchey Family History

Watchey 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: Witchey, Witcher, Hanchey, Hatcher, Wascher, Hachey, Wathen, Ritchey

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Where is the Watchey family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Watchey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Watchey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Watchey. 100% of Watchey men worked as a Miner.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Miner
    100%

What Watchey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 35 census records available for the last name Watchey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Watchey 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Watchey. 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 21 military records available for the last name Watchey. For the veterans among your Watchey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Watchey lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2000, in the United States, Watchey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Watchey in 1960 was 58, and 80 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Watchey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Watchey 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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