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Washburton Family History

Washburton 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, Warburton, Washington, Ashburn, Haliburton, Mashburn

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There are 15 census records available for the last name Washburton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Washburton 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

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There are 5 military records available for the last name Washburton. For the veterans among your Washburton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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