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Watsa Family History

Watsa 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: Hata, Basa, Wass, Casa, Datta, Tata, Water, Baksa, Wada, Asa

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Where is the Watsa family from?

You can see how Watsa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Watsa family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Watsa families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Watsa families living in London. This was about 86% of all the recorded Watsa's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Watsa families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 57 census records available for the last name Watsa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Watsa 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Watsa. 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 Watsa. For the veterans among your Watsa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Watsa

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