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Watison Family History

Watison 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: Watson, Matison, Faison, Maison, Watton, Wason, Raison, Mattison

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Where is the Watison family from?

You can see how Watison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Watison family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Watison families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Watison families living in New Hampshire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Watison's in USA. New Hampshire and 2 other states had the highest population of Watison families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Watison 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 91 census records available for the last name Watison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Watison 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 Watison. 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 4 military records available for the last name Watison. For the veterans among your Watison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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