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Wathowski Family History

Wathowski 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: Wachowski, Wiatrowski, Witowski, Witkowski, Ratkowski, Walkowski

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Where is the Wathowski family from?

You can see how Wathowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wathowski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Wathowski families living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wathowski's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Wathowski families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 43 census records available for the last name Wathowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wathowski 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Wathowski. 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 1 military records available for the last name Wathowski. For the veterans among your Wathowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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