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Watkines Family History

Watkines 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: Watkins, Watkin, Atkins, Matkins, Wadkins, Raines, Hawkins, Makinen

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Where is the Watkines family from?

You can see how Watkines families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Watkines family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Watkines families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Watkines families living in Kentucky. This was about 33% of all the recorded Watkines's in USA. Kentucky and 1 other state had the highest population of Watkines families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 72 census records available for the last name Watkines. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Watkines 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Watkines. 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 17 military records available for the last name Watkines. For the veterans among your Watkines ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Watkines lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1969, in the United States, Watkines life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Watkines in 1962 was 7, and 37 in 1969.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Watkines 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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