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Watzer Family History

Watzer 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, Katzer, Watler, Walzer, Wanzer, Batzer, Patzer, Waltzer, Cater

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Where is the Watzer family from?

You can see how Watzer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Watzer family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Watzer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Watzer family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Watzer's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Watzer families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Watzer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 141 census records available for the last name Watzer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Watzer 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Watzer. 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 18 military records available for the last name Watzer. For the veterans among your Watzer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Watzer lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1982, in the United States, Watzer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Watzer in 1977 was 83, and 67 in 1982.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Watzer 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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