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Washbirn Family History

Washbirn 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, Fishburn, Tashiro

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Where is the Washbirn family from?

You can see how Washbirn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Washbirn family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Washbirn families living in Indiana. This was about 67% of all the recorded Washbirn's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Washbirn families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 7 census records available for the last name Washbirn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Washbirn 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Washbirn. 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 1 military records available for the last name Washbirn. For the veterans among your Washbirn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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