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Washa Family History

Washa Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Wesche.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Washa family from?

You can see how Washa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Washa family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Washa families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 10 Washa families living in Alberta. This was about 40% of all the recorded Washa's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Washa families in 1911.
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What did your Washa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Washa. 20% of Washa men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Washa women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Washa were Labor and Housekeeper.

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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
    20%
  • Proprietor
    16%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Labor
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Washa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Washa 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 88 immigration records available for the last name Washa. 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 229 military records available for the last name Washa. For the veterans among your Washa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Washa lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Washa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Washa in 1963 was 81, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Washa 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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