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Wattenbe Family History

Wattenbe 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: Wattenberg, Patience, Watanabe, Watton, Wratten, Wathen, Patten

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Where is the Wattenbe family from?

You can see how Wattenbe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wattenbe family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wattenbe families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Wattenbe families living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Wattenbe's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Wattenbe families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wattenbe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wattenbe ancestors do for a living?

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

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Mechanic
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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What Wattenbe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 73 census records available for the last name Wattenbe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wattenbe 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Wattenbe. 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 58 military records available for the last name Wattenbe. For the veterans among your Wattenbe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wattenbe lifespan?

Between 1984 and 2003, in the United States, Wattenbe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Wattenbe in 1984 was 87, and 68 in 2003.

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