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Watren Family History

Watren 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: Warren, Waren, Wathen, Farren, Haren, Katzen, Warden, Water, Patron

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Where is the Watren family from?

You can see how Watren families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Watren family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Watren families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Watren family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Watren's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Watren families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Watren 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 Watren ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Watren. 100% of Watren men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Watren women worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Watren family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 255 census records available for the last name Watren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Watren 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Watren. 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 26 military records available for the last name Watren. For the veterans among your Watren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Watren lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2001, in the United States, Watren life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Watren in 1976 was 65, and 49 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Watren

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Watren 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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