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Watnem Family History

Watnem 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: Watne, Warner, Wayne, Water, Hatem, Wagner, Wanner, Warnes, Wainer

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Where is the Watnem family from?

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

What did your Watnem ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Watnem ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 66 census records available for the last name Watnem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Watnem 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Watnem. 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 6 military records available for the last name Watnem. For the veterans among your Watnem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Watnem lifespan?

Between 1988 and 2002, in the United States, Watnem life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Watnem in 1988 was 88, and 97 in 2002.

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