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Watten Family History

Watten Surname Meaning

From the Middle English personal name Wat a pet form of Walter (see Watt).

With the characteristically West Midland genitival suffix -en.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Watten family from?

You can see how Watten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Watten family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Watten families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 8 Watten families living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Watten's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Watten families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Watten 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 did your Watten ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Watten. 33% of Watten men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Watten women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Watten were Salesman and Housekeeper.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    33%
  • Farmer
    21%
  • Carpenter
    12%
  • Salesman
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    28%
  • Maid
    19%
  • Secretary
    19%
  • Housekeeper
    19%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Watten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Watten 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 395 immigration records available for the last name Watten. 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 316 military records available for the last name Watten. For the veterans among your Watten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Watten lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2002, in the United States, Watten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Watten in 1959 was 24, and 67 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Watten 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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