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Wattelet Family History

Wattelet 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: Wattley, Wattles, Battle, Wetterer, Wartell, Watler, Gateley, Wakeley

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Where is the Wattelet family from?

You can see how Wattelet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wattelet family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Wattelet families living in Colorado. This was about 75% of all the recorded Wattelet's in USA. Colorado had the highest population of Wattelet families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wattelet 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 134 census records available for the last name Wattelet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wattelet 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Wattelet. 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 102 military records available for the last name Wattelet. For the veterans among your Wattelet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wattelet lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Wattelet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Wattelet in 1965 was 79, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wattelet 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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