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Washabaugh Family History

Washabaugh Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Weschebach a habitational name from a place so named in eastern Germany or from Waschenbach in the Odenwald Mountains.

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


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Where is the Washabaugh family from?

You can see how Washabaugh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Washabaugh family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Washabaugh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 8 Washabaugh families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Washabaugh's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Washabaugh families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Washabaugh 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 Washabaugh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Washabaugh. 37% of Washabaugh men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Washabaugh women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Washabaugh were Coal Loader and Secretary.

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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
    37%
  • Carpenter
    12%
  • Farmer
    9%
  • Coal Loader
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    25%
  • Clerk
    13%
  • Stenographer
    13%
  • Secretary
    13%

What Washabaugh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Washabaugh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Washabaugh 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 180 immigration records available for the last name Washabaugh. 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 855 military records available for the last name Washabaugh. For the veterans among your Washabaugh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Washabaugh lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Washabaugh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Washabaugh in 1949 was 61, and 75 in 2004.

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