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Watlam Family History

Watlam 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: Alam, Hallam, Witham, Latham, Dallam, Walla, Haslam, Atlas, Watler

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Where is the Watlam family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Watlam 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 Watlam ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Waitress was the top reported job for people in the USA named Watlam. 100% of Watlam women worked as a Waitress.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

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Census Records

There are 37 census records available for the last name Watlam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Watlam 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 Watlam. 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 Watlam. For the veterans among your Watlam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Watlam lifespan?

Average Watlam life expectancy in 1999 was 77 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Watlam 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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