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Watelsky Family History

Watelsky 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: Matelski, Zaretsky, Waters, Gately, Gateley, Wolsky, Wakeley, Waleski

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Where is the Watelsky family from?

You can see how Watelsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Watelsky family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Watelsky families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Watelsky families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Watelsky's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Watelsky families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Watelsky 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 134 census records available for the last name Watelsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Watelsky 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Watelsky. 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 14 military records available for the last name Watelsky. For the veterans among your Watelsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Watelsky lifespan?

Average Watelsky life expectancy in 1967 was 73 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Watelsky 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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