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Watola Family History

Watola 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: Parola, Spatola, Kantola, Walla, Matula, Hakola, Hatala, Raiola

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Where is the Watola family from?

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

What did your Watola ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 43 census records available for the last name Watola. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Watola 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Watola. 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 14 military records available for the last name Watola. For the veterans among your Watola ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Watola lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Watola life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Watola in 1971 was 55, and 87 in 2003.

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