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Watrus Family History

Watrus 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: Watrous, Matus, Waters, Petrus, Warns, Matras, Batres, Matous, Watry

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Where is the Watrus family from?

You can see how Watrus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Watrus family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Watrus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Watrus families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Watrus's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Watrus families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Watrus 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 Watrus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Watrus. 38% of Watrus men worked as a Carpenter and 100% of Watrus women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Carpenter
    38%
  • Laborer
    38%
  • Truck Driver
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Watrus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 749 census records available for the last name Watrus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Watrus 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Watrus. 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 144 military records available for the last name Watrus. For the veterans among your Watrus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Watrus lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Watrus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Watrus in 1960 was 65, and 66 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Watrus

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Watrus 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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