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Watzes Family History

Watzes 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: Wates, Gates, Hatzis, Katzen, Water, Mates, Warnes, Waters, Katzer

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Where is the Watzes family from?

You can see how Watzes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Watzes family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Watzes families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Watzes's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Watzes families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 11 census records available for the last name Watzes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Watzes 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Watzes. 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 3 military records available for the last name Watzes. For the veterans among your Watzes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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