Researching Billy Watkin
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 | Did you know that in the 1881 UK census there were 2621 people with the Watkin surname? In that year Watkin was ranked number 1499 for popularity in the UK. |
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The name Billy means "Form of WILLIAM - resolute guardian" and is of German origin.
Records of Billy Watkin on Ancestry
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Birth, Death and Marriage Records for Billy Watkin and the Watkin Family History
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| Did you know that there are currently 2489 people with the Watkin surname in the UK? Watkin is now ranked number 2061 for popularity in the UK. |
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| Did you know that there are currently 3038 people with the Watkin surname in the USA? Watkin is ranked number 156 for popularity in the USA. |
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Some Famous People called Billy Watkin
Billy Watkin
Thomas William Steel Watkin (21 September 1932 – 2001) was an English footballer who played as an inside forward.
Watkin was an England schoolboy international who came through the junior ranks at Grimsby Town, signing a professional contract with them in October 1949. In December 1952, Watkin joined Gateshead, scoring a total of 14 goals in 40 league and cup appearances before moving to neighbours Middlesbrough in March 1954, where he scored 2 goals in 11 games. Watkin joined Mansfield Town in June 1955, scoring 5 goals in 26 league and cup games.
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