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Watenpaugh Family History

Watenpaugh 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: Waltenbaugh, Kaltenbaugh, Cavenaugh, Rodenbaugh, Hattabaugh

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Where is the Watenpaugh family from?

You can see how Watenpaugh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Watenpaugh family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Watenpaugh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Watenpaugh families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Watenpaugh's in USA. New York had the highest population of Watenpaugh families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Watenpaugh surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Watenpaugh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Watenpaugh. 100% of Watenpaugh men worked as a Farmer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Watenpaugh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 485 census records available for the last name Watenpaugh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Watenpaugh 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Watenpaugh. 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 122 military records available for the last name Watenpaugh. For the veterans among your Watenpaugh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Watenpaugh lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Watenpaugh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Watenpaugh in 1965 was 44, and 67 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Watenpaugh 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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