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Watka Family History

Watka 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: Latka, Hata, Laska, Wack, Datta, Tata, Water, Wada, Walla, Kafka

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Where is the Watka family from?

You can see how Watka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Watka family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Watka families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Watka families living in Indiana. This was about 75% of all the recorded Watka's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Watka families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Watka 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 Watka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Watka. 100% of Watka men worked as a Proprietor and 100% of Watka women worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Proprietor
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Watka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 252 census records available for the last name Watka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Watka 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Watka. 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 44 military records available for the last name Watka. For the veterans among your Watka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Watka lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Watka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Watka in 1966 was 76, and 57 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Watka

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Watka 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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