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Washas Family History

Washas 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: Washam, Washa, Wass, Washer, Wahab, Wachs, Waas, Masias, Basham

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Where is the Washas family from?

You can see how Washas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Washas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Washas family living in New Hampshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Washas's in USA. New Hampshire and 1 other state had the highest population of Washas families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Washas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Washas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Washas 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Washas. 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 military records available for the last name Washas. For the veterans among your Washas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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