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Watrach Family History

Watrach 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: Wallach, Strach, Barach, Trach, Wambach, Walrath, March, Kamrath

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Where is the Watrach family from?

You can see how Watrach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Watrach family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Watrach family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Watrach's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Watrach families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Watrach 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 Watrach family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Watrach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Watrach 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Watrach. 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 9 military records available for the last name Watrach. For the veterans among your Watrach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Watrach lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2001, in the United States, Watrach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Watrach in 1970 was 84, and 80 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Watrach

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Watrach 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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