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Watchorn Family History

Watchorn Name Meaning

English (East Midlands especially Leicestershire): nickname apparently from Middle English wache ‘vigil wake watch’ (Old English wacce) + horn ‘horn’. Compare the discussion of Wakeman .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Hanthorn, Mayhorn, Satcher, Hathorn, Witcher, Walborn, Taphorn

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Where is the Watchorn family from?

You can see how Watchorn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Watchorn family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Watchorn families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there was 1 Watchorn family living in New Hampshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Watchorn's in USA. New Hampshire and 1 other state had the highest population of Watchorn families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Watchorn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Watchorn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Watchorn. 30% of Watchorn men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Watchorn women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Watchorn were Printer and Teacher. .

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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%
  • Clerk
    30%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Printer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%
  • Teacher
    34%
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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Watchorn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Watchorn 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Watchorn. 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 994 military records available for the last name Watchorn. For the veterans among your Watchorn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Watchorn lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Watchorn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Watchorn in 1962 was 72, and 89 in 2004.

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