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Origins of the Waterman surname

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About the Watermans

We have a total number of 29429 records for people with the last name Waterman.

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Where do most Watermans live?

In 1921, most Watermans lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Watermans

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 24,300 records for the Waterman surname. The oldest one dates back to 1538.

Who were Watermans most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Waterman first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Watermans

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Watermans in 1921
Dressmaker

109

Laundress

107

General Servant Domestic

66

Domestic Servant

61

General Servant

59

Common Male occupations for Watermans in 1921
Carpenter

191

Agricultural Labourer

140

Farm Labourer

97

Gardener

81

General Labourer

75

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