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Sash Family History

Sash Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Ash, Sas, Nash, Dash, Rash, Tash, Fash, Gash, Kash, Bash

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Where is the Sash family from?

You can see how Sash families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sash family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Sash families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Sash families living in Ontario. This was about 63% of all the recorded Sash's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Sash families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sash surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Sash ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sash. 25% of Sash men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Sash women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sash were Salesman and Nurse.

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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

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Truck Driver
    14%
  • Salesman
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Osteopath Physician
    17%
  • Waitress
    17%
  • Nurse
    17%

What Sash family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Sash. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sash 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 200 immigration records available for the last name Sash. 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 166 military records available for the last name Sash. For the veterans among your Sash ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sash lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Sash life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Sash in 1963 was 79, and 94 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sash

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sash ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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