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Washausen Family History

Washausen 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: Washburn, Wilshusen, Warshauer, Hashagen, Hausen, Wellhausen

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Where is the Washausen family from?

You can see how Washausen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Washausen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Washausen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 15 Washausen families living in Illinois. This was about 65% of all the recorded Washausen's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Washausen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Washausen 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 Washausen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Officer Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Washausen. 72% of Washausen men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Washausen women worked as an Officer Clerk.

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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
    72%
  • Farming
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Officer Clerk
    100%

What Washausen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 210 census records available for the last name Washausen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Washausen 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Washausen. 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 102 military records available for the last name Washausen. For the veterans among your Washausen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Washausen lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Washausen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Washausen in 1955 was 64, and 98 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Washausen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Washausen 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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