About Wattenbarger
The surname Wattenbarger is of German origin and is derived from the combination of two elements: "watten," meaning "to wade," and "barg," meaning "barge" or "boat." Therefore, the name Wattenbarger is believed to have originated as an occupational surname for someone who worked as a ferryman or boatman, specifically one who helped people wade through shallow waters or transported them across rivers or bodies of water using a barge.
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The surname Wattenbarger is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
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