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Watherwax Family History

Watherwax 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: Weatherwax, Waterman, Weatherman, Catherman, Hatheway, Washer

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Where is the Watherwax family from?

You can see how Watherwax families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Watherwax family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Watherwax families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Watherwax families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Watherwax's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Watherwax families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 53 census records available for the last name Watherwax. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Watherwax 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Watherwax. 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 27 military records available for the last name Watherwax. For the veterans among your Watherwax ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Watherwax lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Watherwax life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Watherwax in 1970 was 75, and 82 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Watherwax 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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