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Watto Family History

Watto 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: Watton, Matto, Catto, Gatto, Ratto, Watt, Watts, Latto, Batt, Hatton

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Where is the Watto family from?

You can see how Watto families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Watto family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Watto families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Watto families living in Indiana. This was about 67% of all the recorded Watto's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Watto families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Watto surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Watto ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Watto. 21% of Watto men worked as a Laborer and 17% of Watto women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Watto 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

  • Laborer
    21%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Mechanic
    13%
  • Carpenter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    17%
  • Stenographer
    17%
  • Housewife
    17%
  • Housekeeper
    17%
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Census Records

There are 721 census records available for the last name Watto. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Watto 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 113 immigration records available for the last name Watto. 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 144 military records available for the last name Watto. For the veterans among your Watto ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Watto lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Watto life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Watto in 1964 was 76, and 85 in 2003.

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