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Washbish Family History

Washbish 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, Fabish, Babish, Wimbish, Hashim, Wass, Washer, Parrish

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Where is the Washbish family from?

You can see how Washbish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Washbish family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Washbish families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Washbish family living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Washbish's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Washbish families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Washbish 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 142 census records available for the last name Washbish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Washbish 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Washbish. 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 51 military records available for the last name Washbish. For the veterans among your Washbish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Washbish lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Washbish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Washbish in 1967 was 67, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Washbish 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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