Within census records, you can often find information like name of household. Durham had the highest population of watt families in 1891. In 1446 there is mention of the seal of wat of camegy reb. Watt surname origin origin scottish a nickname for walter. The collection contains nearly 300,000 family name books. A history of the watts family george burghall watts. Apr, 2019 the watt surname derives from early forms of the personal name walter. Apr 23, 2020 researching family history can be a difficult task. One of the most famous namebearers was james watt 1769 1848, the engineer. George and his family reportedly lived in county down, ireland near belfast, but one of georges daughters lived in. I managed to be shown a book about the history of wanganui.
Read the watt surname history and see the family crest, coat of arms for the scottish origin. Start your genealogy to find your personal watt family ancestry. This was about 22% of all the recorded watt s in the uk. The name of the aunt was amelia minnie milverton and i decided that now would be a great time to see where the paternal side of the family could be traced back to. One david watt, an early settler in the new world, was recorded as having ten acres of land in the parish of christ church, in the barbadoes, in 1680.
The new art of heraldry made it possible for families and even individual family members to have their very own coat of arms, including all watt descendants. The american revolution was an epic struggle that split families, oftentimes with brothers, fathers and sons supporting different sides. We hope you will participate on the watt forums, it is a great place to find or post information on watt genealogy and is completely free to participate. I managed to be shown a book about the history of wanganui that mentioned william watt several times including the business ventures and even his religious preference. The process of creating coats of arms also often called family crests began in the eleventh century although a form of protoheraldry may have existed in some countries prior to this. In 1911 there were 931 watt families living in ontario. Watty etymology watty family history and genealogy. The book surname comes from someone having lived in a place noted for the presence of a ridge that formed a boundary between two distinct areas.
The jones surname last name is derived from the english given name first name of john or the welsh names sion or ieuan. Your name in history collection the photo on the left is an example showing the schulze name in history book which i have on my coffee table. This web page shows only a small excerpt of our watts research. Simply start with yourself and well do the searching for you. The first two shields can be viewed at the association of amateur heralds. Kinclaven parish church books kinclaven communion roll 18801894. Meaning, origin and history of the surname watt behind the name. The cold watt family name was found in the uk in 1891. Etymology is the study of the history of words and how their form and meaning have changed over time. After many requests i have finally gotten around to scanning the john shepherd family history book and recreating it in pdf format.
The kings royal regiment of new york played no small role in both the conflict and later by pro. The surname watt is derived from from the personal name walter, meaning strong warrior. A history of england in its placenames history of english names book 2 william lewis. Watt is a form of walter which also gave rise to the surnames watson, walters, waters, wattie, macwatt and mainly in england watts, watkins and watkinson. Check out house of names to investigate the origins of the watt surname or get a copy of the watt family crest a great gift idea.
Watt family,anyone know of any genealogy book or books published on the watt family. One lady had written a childrens book about the watt memorial and it was interesting too. Watt last name meaning search the free name dictionary. Keep in mind that it was not unusual for a last name.
There is a legend in my family that one of our ancestors, george watt, was the brother of james watt, the developer of the steam engine. This was about 49% of all the recorded watts in canada. Richard watts, born near rochester in kent, was a successful london merchant during elizabethan times and a benefactor to the city. Other coatsofarms associated with the watt surname. Also note the spelling and the pronunciation of the name watts and check the initials of the name with your last name to discover how it looks and sounds. Your name in history book collection olive tree genealogy. Check out house of names to investigate the origins of the watts surname or get a copy of the watts family crest a great gift idea. The history and master roll of the kings royal regiment of new york. The watts genealogy and family tree page welcome to the watts family page at surname finder, a service of genealogy today.
Frank watt 07 sep 1917 8 duff street, inverness, invernessshire, scotland may 1973 managed by john watt last edited feb 2020 charlotte pirie watt 09 jun 1905 boharm, mor, sct abt 2000 james watt abt 1720 angus, scotland abt 1780 managed by jack blair last edited 12 feb 2020. We have plenty of different baby name categories to search for special meanings plus popular and unique names, search our database before choosing but also note that baby name categories designed to. When this occurs, etymological methods can be used to continue your research. Watt coat of arms watt family crest the surname of watt was a baptismal. Another 198 words 14 lines of text covering the years 1446, 1511, 1586, 1596, 1609, 1615, 1663, and 1796 are included under the topic early watts history in all our pdf extended history products and printed products wherever possible. While some countries have limited historical records for last name assignments, you are most likely to only find general guidance on the origin and meaning of the watt surname. William married frances crook templar altham they had three children in calcutta, india. Jones last name origins the origins of the last name jones can be traced back to the united kingdom and more specifically, the countries of england and wales. Watts was a surname of southern england, but was widely spread there. There are 6 entries in burkes general armory page 1084. Watts greatgrandfather, david brand watt i, a schoolmaster, who was the son and grandson of james and john watt, bakers in dunfermline, fife. Scottish surnames beginning with w, how common they are, where theyre most commonly found.
Ontario had the highest population of watt families in. Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the watts surname lived. The photo on the left is an example showing the schulze name in history book which i have on my coffee table. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations. Meaning, origin and history of the surname watt behind. The watt family name was found in the usa, the uk, canada, and scotland between 1840 and 1920. The normans who invaded and settled in normandy, the northwest region of modern france, in the 8th10th century were descendants of vikings from the northern countries of europe danish, norwegian, orkney. Throw blanket clan buchanan, family tree research, family history book. This was about 49% of all the recorded watt s in canada.
It was found on the east coast and the west coast, with the largest numbers in london. Scottish surnames w genealogy and family history in scotland. The surname watt was first found in worcestershire. They held a family seat here from early times, and were descended from simon wathes, a soldier of fortune, who accompanied king stephen into england in the year 15.
According to the internet surname database, the first records with the surname sylvester were that of thomas silvestr, dating from 1212 in the book of fees for hampshire england, during the. This is an angloscottish surname but of normanfrench and germanic pre 7th century origins. Watty etymology watty family history and genealogy wattyweb. If an internal link intending to refer to a specific person led you to this page, you may wish to change that link by adding the persons given names to the link. The personal name was first recorded as wat of carnegy in the episcopal register of brechin in 1446. This was 100% of all the recorded cold watts in the uk. Find your familys average life expectancy, most common occupation, and more. The most watt families were found in and scotland in 1841and scotland in 1851and scotland in 1861and scotland in 1871and scotland in 1881and scotland in 1891and scotland in 1901. Reviewed in the united states on november 25, 2015 it is an extraordinary fact that most current english surnames emerged during the years 12501400. The latter was introduced into england by the normans after the conquest of 1066, in the form wattier, or waut ier. Family histories macgahan genealogy local history room perry county district library auld see biographies of geo. This was introduced into both england and scotland by the normans in the form wattier or wautier a compound of the germanic. If you would like to suggest one or more categories for the name, click here. Keep in mind that it was not unusual for a last name to be altered as an ancestor entered a new country.
Search comprehensively and find the name meaning of watts and its name origin or of any other name in our database. George and his family reportedly lived in county down, ireland near belfast, but one of georges daughters lived in the home of the famous james watt in scotland. What scottish clan does the watt family belong to answers. The book is very large 112mb and will take quite awhile to download. The roots of the book surname reach back to the language of the viking settlers who populated the rugged shores of scotland in the medieval era. Watt is a baptismal name meaning son of walter, a very old norman personal name popular in the thirteenth century not long after the invasion. This very english surname is from one of the most popular medieval given names, watt, a short form of the name walter. It makes it possible for us to trace the evolution of a.
Even though the surname jones is often thought to have originated in wales, the earliest documented mention of jones is actually found in th century records for england. The duchy of normandy was formed by the treaty of saintclairsurepte in 911 between king charles iii of the west franks and rollo also. When you find a useful new resource, go to the right linkpendium page and click on the add your favorite websites to this page link. The watt coat of arms came into existence centuries ago.
Watt family genealogy book by user april 12, 1998 at 02. The meaning, origin and history of the surname watt. At times, documents, sources, and facts can become scarce. Learn its meaning and origin and find out where its commonly found. Were you aware that watts is considered a very common surname, which offers its own set of. Origin of the name watt the ancient history of the name watt was found in the archives. James watt, scottish engineer, for whom is named the watt, the siderived unit of power james watt jr. The our name in history collection are customized books offering a unique blend of fascinating facts, statistics and commentary about your surname. In 1891 there was 1 cold watt family living in essex. Our editors have compiled this checklist of genealogical resources, combining links to commercial databases along with usercontributed information and web sites for the watts surname.
The book is just one of an entire series of family name books in the our name in history collection. Linkpendium s goal is to index every genealogy, geneology. This was about 22% of all the recorded watts in the uk. Recorded as walt, watt, the diminutive wattin, and the patronymics watson, wattins, wattis, watts, however spelt it derives from the popular. Watt ernie watt surname transcript watt kathleen joyce rusty watt surname obituary watt mary frances watt surname obituary, memorial card, news. We have collected some of the best resources from across the web to do research on watt history, watt ancestory, and watt family connections. John wathes was lord of the manor of eston in that county in 47. Find the origins, meaning of the watts name, photos, and more. Per fess or and azure, a fess counterembattled between three fleurdelis counterchanged. Researching family history can be a difficult task. For faster results, type a keyword or surname in the search window which can be found at the. While some countries have limited historical records for last name assignments, you are most likely to only find general guidance on the origin and meaning of the watts surname. Our editors have compiled this checklist of genealogical resources, combining links to commercial databases along with user. In 1939, general labourer and unpaid domestic duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the uk named watts.
There is more to watt family history than the origin of your surname. The book provides surname, given name, birth and death dates, enlistment date, battalion, highest rank held, details of service, domicile, trade, where settled, and with what family. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The new york public library, 1999, 804 george watsonwatt 18921973 was born in brechin, the son of a carpenter and descendant of. The history and meaning of the name watts is fascinating, learn more about it. The popular middle english given names wat and watt were pet forms of the name walter, meaning powerful ruler or ruler of the army, from the elements wald, meaning rule, and heri, meaning army. This was introduced into both england and scotland by the normans in the form wattier or wautier a compound of the germanic eleme. Watts son of watt is found mainly in aberdeenshire black, george f. The watt surname derives from a personal name meaning ruler of the army. When you find a useful new resource, go to the right linkpendium page. Watt of leominster, herefordshire granted 7th july 1594. Recorded as walt, watt, the diminutive wattin, and the patronymics watson, wattins, wattis, watts, however spelt it derives from the popular medieval given name walter. In the chief, the book between the wheat sheaves represents mr.
This was 100% of all the recorded cold watt s in the uk. They feature an oak tree on a green mount, a symbol long associated in scottish heraldry with people having the surname watt. You can see how cold watt families moved over time by selecting different census years. It comes from a variant of the word boak or balk, of the same meaning. Watts this is an angloscottish surname but of normanfrench and germanic pre 7th century origins. Surname first name file description waayenberg daren dela. A name that has truly warlike roots, it is perhaps appropriate that bearers of the watt name and its various spelling variations often found. The watt surname derives from early forms of the personal name walter. In some cases the name can be found in its full form as.
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