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Waton Family History

Waton Surname Meaning

see Watton.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Waton family from?

You can see how Waton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Waton families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 48 Waton families living in Ontario. This was about 35% of all the recorded Waton's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Waton families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Waton 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 Waton ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Waton. 82% of Waton men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    82%
  • Labourer
    19%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Waton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waton 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 678 immigration records available for the last name Waton. 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 458 military records available for the last name Waton. For the veterans among your Waton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waton lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Waton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Waton in 1965 was 68, and 77 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Waton 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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