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Washall Family History

Washall 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: Marshall, Voshall, Mayhall, Westall, Parshall, Wassell, Shall

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Where is the Washall family from?

You can see how Washall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Washall family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Washall families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Washall family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Washall's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Washall families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 110 census records available for the last name Washall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Washall 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Washall. 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 5 military records available for the last name Washall. For the veterans among your Washall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Washall lifespan?

Between 1961 and 1996, in the United States, Washall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Washall in 1961 was 56, and 33 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Washall 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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