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Wattle Family History

Wattle 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: Battle, Wattley, Wattles, Tuttle, Matte, Little, Wagle, Wale, Wardle

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Where is the Wattle family from?

You can see how Wattle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wattle family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Wattle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Wattle families living in Tennessee. This was about 25% of all the recorded Wattle's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Wattle families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wattle surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wattle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wattle. 67% of Wattle 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
    67%
  • Waterman
    34%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wattle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wattle 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 107 immigration records available for the last name Wattle. 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 134 military records available for the last name Wattle. For the veterans among your Wattle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wattle lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2001, in the United States, Wattle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Wattle in 1970 was 76, and 90 in 2001.

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