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Watrouse Family History

Watrouse 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: Watrous, Waterhouse, Strouse, Outhouse, Larose, Brouse, Patrone

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Where is the Watrouse family from?

You can see how Watrouse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Watrouse family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Watrouse families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Watrouse family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Watrouse's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Watrouse families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Watrouse 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 Watrouse family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 66 census records available for the last name Watrouse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Watrouse 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 Watrouse. 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 Watrouse. For the veterans among your Watrouse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Watrouse lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1983, in the United States, Watrouse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Watrouse in 1980 was 83, and 78 in 1983.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Watrouse 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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