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Watanen Family History

Watanen 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: Waisanen, Rantanen, Wathen, Wirtanen, Watne, Patane, Warren, Warner

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Where is the Watanen family from?

You can see how Watanen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Watanen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Watanen family living in California. This was about 33% of all the recorded Watanen's in USA. California and 2 other states had the highest population of Watanen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Watanen 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 36 census records available for the last name Watanen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Watanen 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 99 immigration records available for the last name Watanen. 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 7 military records available for the last name Watanen. For the veterans among your Watanen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Watanen lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1998, in the United States, Watanen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Watanen in 1964 was 64, and 62 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Watanen 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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