This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Watons family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Watons Family History

Watons 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: Caton, Walton, Waters, Watton, Matos, Wason, Warns, Laton, Eaton

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Watons family from?

You can see how Watons families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Watons family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Watons families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Watons family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Watons's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Watons families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Watons surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Watons family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 82 census records available for the last name Watons. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Watons census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Watons

Passenger Lists

There are 11 immigration records available for the last name Watons. 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.

View all Watons immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 10 military records available for the last name Watons. For the veterans among your Watons ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Watons military records

You've only scratched the surface of Watons family history

Discover More

What is the average Watons lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Watons 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 Watons

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Watons family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial