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Washam Family History

Washam Name Meaning

Perhaps an Americanized form of German Wasem .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Washer, Bashaw, Mashaw, Lapham, Wassom, Wascom, Badham, Basham

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Where is the Washam family from?

You can see how Washam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Washam family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Washam families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 10 Washam families living in Ontario. This was about 40% of all the recorded Washam's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Washam families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Washam surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Washam ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Washam. 20% of Washam men worked as a Farmer and 11% of Washam women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Washam were Salesman and Laborer. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    20%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Truck Driver
    6%
  • Salesman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    11%
  • Maid
    8%
  • Housewife
    8%
  • Laborer
    7%
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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Washam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Washam census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 381 immigration records available for the last name Washam. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 2,000 military records available for the last name Washam. For the veterans among your Washam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Washam lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Washam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Washam in 1948 was 46, and 74 in 2004.

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