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Waterbury Name Meaning

English: habitational name perhaps from Waterperry in Oxfordshire which is named with Old English pyrige ‘pear tree’ to which was later added Middle English water to distinguish it from nearby Woodperry.

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


Similar surnames: Canterbury, Alsbury, Banbury, Amesbury, Marbury, Asbury, Woodbury

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Where is the Waterbury family from?

You can see how Waterbury families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waterbury family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Waterbury families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 92 Waterbury families living in New York. This was about 63% of all the recorded Waterbury's in USA. New York had the highest population of Waterbury families in 1840.
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What did your Waterbury ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Waterbury. 16% of Waterbury men worked as a Farmer and 13% of Waterbury women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Waterbury were Carpenter and Housekeeper. .

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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
    16%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Laborer
    11%
  • Carpenter
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    13%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Housewife
    10%
  • Housekeeper
    9%
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Census Records

There are 21,000 census records available for the last name Waterbury. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waterbury 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Waterbury. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Waterbury. For the veterans among your Waterbury ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waterbury lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Waterbury life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Waterbury in 1943 was 50, and 71 in 2004.

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