This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Watchin family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Watchin Family History

Watchin 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: Patchin, Catching, Machin, Wathen, Watkin, Kitchin, Cutchin, Patchen

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Watchin family from?

You can see how Watchin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Watchin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Watchin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Watchin family living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Watchin's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Watchin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Watchin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Watchin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 32 census records available for the last name Watchin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Watchin census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Watchin

Passenger Lists

There are 3 immigration records available for the last name Watchin. 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.

View all Watchin immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 13 military records available for the last name Watchin. For the veterans among your Watchin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Watchin military records

You've only scratched the surface of Watchin family history

Discover More

What is the average Watchin lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Watchin 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Watchin

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Watchin family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial