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Watridge Family History

Watridge Surname Meaning

see Wateridge.

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


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Where is the Watridge family from?

You can see how Watridge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Watridge family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Watridge families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 14 Watridge families living in Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Watridge's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Watridge families in 1891.
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What did your Watridge ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Watridge. 100% of Watridge 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 274 census records available for the last name Watridge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Watridge 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Watridge. 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 25 military records available for the last name Watridge. For the veterans among your Watridge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Watridge lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Watridge life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Watridge in 1967 was 69, and 86 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Watridge 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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