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Watkinsen Family History

Watkinsen 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: Watkinson, Watkins, Atkinson, Makinen, Parkinson, Adkinson, Mathisen

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Where is the Watkinsen family from?

You can see how Watkinsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Watkinsen family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Watkinsen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Watkinsen families living in Massachusetts. This was about 80% of all the recorded Watkinsen's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Watkinsen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Watkinsen 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 19 census records available for the last name Watkinsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Watkinsen 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Watkinsen. 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 Watkinsen. For the veterans among your Watkinsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Watkinsen lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Watkinsen 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Watkinsen

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