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Washaw Family History

Washaw 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: Bashaw, Warshaw, Mashaw, Washam, Washa, Washer, Shaw, Wahab, Deshaw

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Where is the Washaw family from?

You can see how Washaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Washaw family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Washaw families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Washaw family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Washaw's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Washaw families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Washaw 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 Washaw ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Washaw. 34% of Washaw men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Washaw women worked as a Waitress.

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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

  • Salesman
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Manager
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Washaw family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 323 census records available for the last name Washaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Washaw 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Washaw. 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 27 military records available for the last name Washaw. For the veterans among your Washaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Washaw lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Washaw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Washaw in 1963 was 79, and 85 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Washaw

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Washaw 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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