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Watamura Family History

Watamura 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: Tamura, Yamamura, Nakamura, Kawamura, Kitamura, Altamura, Matsuura

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Where is the Watamura family from?

You can see how Watamura families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Watamura family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Watamura families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Watamura's in USA. California had the highest population of Watamura families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Watamura surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Watamura ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Watamura. 100% of Watamura men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 54 census records available for the last name Watamura. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Watamura 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 98 immigration records available for the last name Watamura. 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 39 military records available for the last name Watamura. For the veterans among your Watamura ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Watamura lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Watamura life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Watamura in 1970 was 50, and 75 in 2004.

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