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Watsdorf Family History

Watsdorf 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: Walsdorf, Kasdorf, Waldorf, Batdorf, Alsdorf, Reisdorf, Watford

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Where is the Watsdorf family from?

You can see how Watsdorf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Watsdorf family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Watsdorf family living in Washington. This was 100% of all the recorded Watsdorf's in USA. Washington had the highest population of Watsdorf families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 17 census records available for the last name Watsdorf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Watsdorf 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Watsdorf. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Watsdorf. For the veterans among your Watsdorf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Watsdorf lifespan?

Between 1984 and 2001, in the United States, Watsdorf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Watsdorf in 1984 was 82, and 98 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Watsdorf 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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