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Washbon Family History

Washbon 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: Ashton, Washburn, Wason, Cashion, Casbon, Wasson, Wishon, Cashon

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Where is the Washbon family from?

You can see how Washbon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Washbon family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Washbon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Washbon families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Washbon's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Washbon families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Washbon 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 Washbon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Washbon. 50% of Washbon men worked as a 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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Trucker
    50%

What Washbon family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 724 census records available for the last name Washbon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Washbon 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Washbon. 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 216 military records available for the last name Washbon. For the veterans among your Washbon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Washbon lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2002, in the United States, Washbon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Washbon in 1960 was 74, and 58 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Washbon

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Washbon 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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