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Watenman Family History

Watenman 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: Waterman, Wagenman, Wenman, Wakeman, Wageman, Walterman, Wainman

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Where is the Watenman family from?

You can see how Watenman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Watenman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Watenman families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Watenman family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Watenman's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Watenman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Watenman 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 13 census records available for the last name Watenman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Watenman 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Watenman. 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 4 military records available for the last name Watenman. For the veterans among your Watenman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Watenman lifespan?

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