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Watchowski Family History

Watchowski Name 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: Wachowski, Machowski, Lachowski, Obuchowski, Stachowski, Czechowski

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Where is the Watchowski family from?

You can see how Watchowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Watchowski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Watchowski families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Watchowski's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Watchowski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Watchowski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Watchowski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Watchowski. 100% of Watchowski 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 1940

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 80 census records available for the last name Watchowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Watchowski 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Watchowski. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, 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 Watchowski. For the veterans among your Watchowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Watchowski lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Watchowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Watchowski in 1950 was 40, and 82 in 2004.

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