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Waterfill Family History

Waterfill 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: Waterfall, Waterfield, Averill, Weatherill, Terrill, Wetherill

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Where is the Waterfill family from?

You can see how Waterfill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waterfill family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Waterfill families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Waterfill families living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Waterfill's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Waterfill families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Waterfill surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Waterfill ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Waterfill. 100% of Waterfill 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 255 census records available for the last name Waterfill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waterfill 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Waterfill. 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 68 military records available for the last name Waterfill. For the veterans among your Waterfill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waterfill lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Waterfill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Waterfill in 1968 was 86, and 92 in 2004.

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