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Wattman Family History

Wattman 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: Waitman, Wartman, Wittman, Waltman, Waldman, Warman, Waterman

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Where is the Wattman family from?

You can see how Wattman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wattman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wattman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 4 Wattman families living in Ohio. This was about 36% of all the recorded Wattman's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Wattman families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wattman 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 Wattman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wattman. 25% of Wattman men worked as a Farmer and 22% of Wattman women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wattman were Carpenter and Stenographer. .

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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
    25%
  • Laborer
    21%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Carpenter
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    22%
  • Trained Nurse
    16%
  • Housekeeper
    16%
  • Stenographer
    16%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Wattman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wattman 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 288 immigration records available for the last name Wattman. 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 159 military records available for the last name Wattman. For the veterans among your Wattman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wattman lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Wattman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Wattman in 1963 was 78, and 93 in 2004.

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