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Watterman Family History

Watterman 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: Waterman, Batterman, Walterman, Ratterman, Weatherman, Alterman

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Where is the Watterman family from?

You can see how Watterman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Watterman family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Watterman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Watterman families living in Connecticut. This was about 17% of all the recorded Watterman's in USA. Connecticut and 1 other state had the highest population of Watterman families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Watterman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Watterman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Watterman. 30% of Watterman men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Watterman women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Watterman were Attendant and Waitress. .

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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
    30%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • Attendant
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Waitress
    50%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Watterman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Watterman 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 136 immigration records available for the last name Watterman. 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 386 military records available for the last name Watterman. For the veterans among your Watterman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Watterman lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Watterman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Watterman in 1963 was 76, and 81 in 2004.

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