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Watinbach Family History

Watinbach 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: Wagenbach, Steinbach, Weisbach, Leinbach, Lautenbach, Kaltenbach

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Where is the Watinbach family from?

You can see how Watinbach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Watinbach family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Watinbach families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Watinbach's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Watinbach families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 5 census records available for the last name Watinbach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Watinbach 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Watinbach. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Watinbach. For the veterans among your Watinbach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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