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Watarz Family History

Watarz 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: Tatar, Water, Waters, Waara, Watz, Watry, Sitarz, Lazarz, Wagar

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Census Records

There are 22 census records available for the last name Watarz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Watarz 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Watarz. 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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There are 4 military records available for the last name Watarz. For the veterans among your Watarz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Watarz lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2002, in the United States, Watarz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Watarz in 1980 was 88, and 87 in 2002.

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