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Watknson Family History

Watknson 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: Watkinson, Watson, Atkinson, Waterson, Atkison, Atkeson, Anson

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Where is the Watknson family from?

You can see how Watknson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Watknson family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Watknson families were found in USA in 1880, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 5 Watknson families living in Connecticut. This was 100% of all the recorded Watknson's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Watknson families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Watknson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Watknson 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 Watknson. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Watknson. For the veterans among your Watknson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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