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Washbourn Family History

Washbourn Surname Meaning

see Washbourne.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Washbourn family from?

You can see how Washbourn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Washbourn family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Washbourn families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 24 Washbourn families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 56% of all the recorded Washbourn's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Washbourn families in 1891.
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What did your Washbourn ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Aircraft Fitter and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Washbourn. 34% of Washbourn men worked as an Aircraft Fitter and 92% of Washbourn women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Washbourn were General Labourer and No Occupation.

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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 1939

  • Aircraft Fitter
    34%
  • Iron Driller
    34%
  • General Labourer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    92%
  • No Occupation
    8%

What Washbourn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Washbourn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Washbourn 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 118 immigration records available for the last name Washbourn. 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 294 military records available for the last name Washbourn. For the veterans among your Washbourn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Washbourn lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1990, in the United States, Washbourn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Washbourn in 1967 was 68, and 92 in 1990.

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