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Watzinger Family History

Watzinger 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: Matzinger, Fatzinger, Waldinger, Utzinger, Kitzinger, Ritzinger

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Where is the Watzinger family from?

You can see how Watzinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Watzinger family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Watzinger family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Watzinger's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Watzinger families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Watzinger 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 56 census records available for the last name Watzinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Watzinger 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 86 immigration records available for the last name Watzinger. 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 191 military records available for the last name Watzinger. For the veterans among your Watzinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Watzinger lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1994, in the United States, Watzinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Watzinger in 1982 was 74, and 86 in 1994.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Watzinger 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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