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Watek Family History

Watek 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: Water, Patek, Witek, Walek, Swatek, Wanek, Wacek, Wates, Cater, Gates

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Where is the Watek family from?

You can see how Watek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Watek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Watek family living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Watek's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Watek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Watek 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 84 census records available for the last name Watek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Watek 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Watek. 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 5 military records available for the last name Watek. For the veterans among your Watek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Watek lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1999, in the United States, Watek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Watek in 1971 was 78, and 60 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Watek

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Watek 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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