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Watmore Family History

Watmore Name Meaning

see Whatmore .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Wetmore, Patmore, Atmore, Whitmore, Barmore, Haymore, Amore, Wilmore

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Where is the Watmore family from?

You can see how Watmore families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Watmore family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Watmore families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there was 1 Watmore family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Watmore's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Watmore families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Watmore surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Watmore ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Watmore. 47% of Watmore men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Watmore women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Watmore were Painter and Secretary. .

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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
    47%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Painter
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%
  • Secretary
    34%
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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Watmore. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Watmore 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 410 immigration records available for the last name Watmore. 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 442 military records available for the last name Watmore. For the veterans among your Watmore ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Watmore lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Watmore life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1941, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Watmore in 1941 was 58, and 87 in 2004.

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