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Washburg Family History

Washburg 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, Walburg, Ashburn, Mashburn, Washburne, Washer, Walberg

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Where is the Washburg family from?

You can see how Washburg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Washburg family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Washburg families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Washburg families living in Missouri. This was about 54% of all the recorded Washburg's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Washburg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Washburg 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 Washburg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Washburg. 34% of Washburg men worked as a Farm Laborer and 100% of Washburg women worked as a Maid.

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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

  • Farm Laborer
    34%
  • Truck Driver
    34%
  • Common Laborer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Washburg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 318 census records available for the last name Washburg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Washburg 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 Washburg. 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 38 military records available for the last name Washburg. For the veterans among your Washburg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Washburg lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1999, in the United States, Washburg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Washburg in 1970 was 77, and 83 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Washburg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Washburg 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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