William Watras (1919–2005)
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- Born
- 1919
- Died
- 2005
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was William Watras born? 1919.
When did William Watras die? 2005.
Life story
William Watras (1919–2005) was born in 1919, and died in 2005, at about age 86. A cemetery record documents William's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about William's life.
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The world William lived through
1920 · age 1 — Women won the right to vote in the United States
1935 · age 16 — The Social Security Act was signed
1944 · age 25 — Allied forces landed in Normandy on D-Day
1953 · age 34 — The Korean War armistice was signed
1959 · age 40 — Alaska and Hawaii became states
1965 · age 46 — The Voting Rights Act was signed
1976 · age 57 — The United States celebrated its Bicentennial
1991 · age 72 — The Soviet Union dissolved
Questions about William Watras
When was William Watras born?
William Watras was born in 1919.
When did William Watras die?
William Watras died in 2005.
How old was William Watras at the time of death?
William Watras was about 86 years old.
Where is William Watras buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents William's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when William Watras was born?
Woodrow Wilson was president of the United States when William was born.
Who was president when William Watras died?
George W. Bush was president of the United States when William died.
What generation was William Watras part of?
Born in 1919, William Watras was part of the Greatest Generation.
What major events happened during William Watras's lifetime?
During William's lifetime: women won the right to vote in the United States (1920, age 1); World War II began in Europe (1939, age 20); the Korean War armistice was signed (1953, age 34); President Kennedy was assassinated (1963, age 44); the United States celebrated its Bicentennial (1976, age 57); the September 11 attacks took place (2001, age 82).
Which U.S. censuses would include William Watras?
Federal censuses taken during William's lifetime and now public: 1920, 1930, 1940, 1950.
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Birth
1919
Death
2005
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AncestryData, "William Watras (1919–2005)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/william-watras-1919-2005-af92cd4f/, accessed 2026-11-14.
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