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Watnan Family History

Watnan 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: Mannan, Warman, Wann, Magnan, Nathan, Oatman, Wagnon, Watton, Kattan

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Where is the Watnan family from?

You can see how Watnan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Watnan family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Watnan family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Watnan's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Watnan families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Watnan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 6 census records available for the last name Watnan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Watnan 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Watnan. 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 Watnan. For the veterans among your Watnan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Watnan 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Watnan

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