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Watzka Family History

Watzka 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: Natzke, Matza, Latka, Watz, Patoka, Matzke, Witzke, Wutzke, Gatza

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Where is the Watzka family from?

You can see how Watzka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Watzka family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Watzka families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Watzka families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Watzka's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Watzka families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Watzka 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 Watzka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Watzka. 67% of Watzka men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Watzka 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

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Farming
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Watzka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 334 census records available for the last name Watzka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Watzka 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Watzka. 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 196 military records available for the last name Watzka. For the veterans among your Watzka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Watzka lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Watzka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Watzka in 1965 was 79, and 76 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Watzka 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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