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Washbarn Family History

Washbarn 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, Ashburn, Mashburn, Washburne, Washer, Ashman, Wishart

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Where is the Washbarn family from?

You can see how Washbarn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Washbarn family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Washbarn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Washbarn families living in Missouri. This was about 71% of all the recorded Washbarn's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Washbarn families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Washbarn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 72 census records available for the last name Washbarn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Washbarn 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Washbarn. 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 Washbarn. For the veterans among your Washbarn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Washbarn lifespan?

Average Washbarn life expectancy in 1970 was 76 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Washbarn 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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