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Watnik Family History

Watnik 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: Blatnik, Karnik, Banik, Wasik, Lanik, Wank, Kotnik, Atnip, Wainio

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Where is the Watnik family from?

You can see how Watnik families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Watnik family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Watnik families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Watnik's in USA. New York had the highest population of Watnik families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Watnik 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 Watnik ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Manager was the top reported job for people in the USA named Watnik. 100% of Watnik men worked as a Manager.

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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

  • Manager
    100%

What Watnik family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 101 census records available for the last name Watnik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Watnik 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 141 immigration records available for the last name Watnik. 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 35 military records available for the last name Watnik. For the veterans among your Watnik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Watnik lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Watnik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Watnik in 1970 was 54, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Watnik 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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