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Waterett Family History

Waterett 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: Sterett, Catrett, Averett, Barrett, Everett, Waterman, Water, Garrett

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Where is the Waterett family from?

You can see how Waterett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waterett family name was found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there was 1 Waterett family living in Kirkcudbrightshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Waterett's in Scotland. Kirkcudbrightshire had the highest population of Waterett families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 1 census records available for the last name Waterett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waterett 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 Waterett. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Waterett. For the veterans among your Waterett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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