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Wathne Family History

Wathne 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: Watne, Wayne, Mathre, Bathe, Wathen, Mathie, Warne, Rathe, Sathe

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Where is the Wathne family from?

You can see how Wathne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wathne family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Wathne families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Wathne family living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Wathne's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Wathne families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wathne 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 Wathne ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wathne. 50% of Wathne men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Wathne women worked as a Seamstress.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Navigator
    25%
  • Owner
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Wathne family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 654 census records available for the last name Wathne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wathne 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 915 immigration records available for the last name Wathne. 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 24 military records available for the last name Wathne. For the veterans among your Wathne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wathne lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Wathne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Wathne in 1970 was 74, and 71 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wathne

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wathne 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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