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Watur Family History

Watur 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, Cater, Tatar, Kaur, Tur, Bator, Wager, Latour, Matus, Laur

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Where is the Watur family from?

You can see how Watur families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Watur family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Watur families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Watur families living in Kentucky. This was about 56% of all the recorded Watur's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Watur families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 66 census records available for the last name Watur. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Watur 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Watur. 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 Watur. For the veterans among your Watur ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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