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Watkus Family History

Watkus 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: Waitkus, Malkus, Backus, Matus, Waters, Wirkus, Barkus, Vitkus

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Where is the Watkus family from?

You can see how Watkus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Watkus family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Watkus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Watkus families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Watkus's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Watkus families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 110 census records available for the last name Watkus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Watkus 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Watkus. 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 7 military records available for the last name Watkus. For the veterans among your Watkus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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