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Watteson Family History

Watteson 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: Matteson, Watterson, Patteson, Patterson, Watton, Catterson, Mattison

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Where is the Watteson family from?

You can see how Watteson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Watteson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Watteson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Watteson families living in Worcestershire. This was about 89% of all the recorded Watteson's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Watteson families in 1891.
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What did your Watteson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Watteson. 100% of Watteson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 166 census records available for the last name Watteson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Watteson 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Watteson. 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 28 military records available for the last name Watteson. For the veterans among your Watteson 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 Watteson

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