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Watter Family History

Watter 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: Water, Latter, Wetter, Matter, Watler, Walter, Natter, Witter, Satter

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Where is the Watter family from?

You can see how Watter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Watter family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Watter families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 40 Watter families living in Ontario. This was about 55% of all the recorded Watter's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Watter families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Watter 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 Watter ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Watter. 100% of Watter 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Watter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Watter 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Watter. 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 Watter. For the veterans among your Watter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Watter lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Watter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Watter in 1964 was 73, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Watter

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Watter 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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