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Watanak Family History

Watanak 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: Watanabe, Hatanaka, Tabak, Tanaka, Catano, Athanas, Arana, Yamanaka

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Where is the Watanak family from?

You can see how Watanak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Watanak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Watanak families living in California. This was about 75% of all the recorded Watanak's in USA. California had the highest population of Watanak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Watanak 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 24 census records available for the last name Watanak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Watanak 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Watanak. 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 1 military records available for the last name Watanak. For the veterans among your Watanak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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