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Watlin Family History

Watlin 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: Gatlin, Matlin, Watling, Catlin, Wahlin, Watkin, Walin, Wallin

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Where is the Watlin family from?

You can see how Watlin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Watlin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Watlin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Watlin families living in London. This was about 62% of all the recorded Watlin's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Watlin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Watlin 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 Watlin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Watlin. 100% of Watlin men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 565 census records available for the last name Watlin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Watlin 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 90 immigration records available for the last name Watlin. 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 32 military records available for the last name Watlin. For the veterans among your Watlin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Watlin lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1989, in the United States, Watlin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Watlin in 1971 was 58, and 38 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Watlin 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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