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Watsaw Family History

Watsaw 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: Warsaw, Warshaw, Latshaw, Watson, Lansaw, Patraw, Hata, Basa, Caesar

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Where is the Watsaw family from?

You can see how Watsaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Watsaw family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Watsaw families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Watsaw families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Watsaw's in USA. New York had the highest population of Watsaw families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Watsaw surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 53 census records available for the last name Watsaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Watsaw 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Watsaw. 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 Watsaw. For the veterans among your Watsaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Watsaw lifespan?

Between 1994 and 1997, in the United States, Watsaw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Watsaw in 1994 was 76, and 72 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Watsaw 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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