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Washburne Family History

Washburne Surname Meaning

English: variant of Washburn.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Washburne family from?

You can see how Washburne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Washburne family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Washburne families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Washburne families living in Ontario. This was about 43% of all the recorded Washburne's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Washburne families in 1911.
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What did your Washburne ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Washburne. 37% of Washburne men worked as a Farmer and 29% of Washburne women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Washburne were Clerk and Teacher.

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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

  • Farmer
    37%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Clerk
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    29%
  • Secretary
    24%
  • Housewife
    24%
  • Teacher
    15%

What Washburne family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Washburne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Washburne 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 614 immigration records available for the last name Washburne. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Washburne. For the veterans among your Washburne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Washburne lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Washburne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Washburne in 1954 was 26, and 66 in 2004.

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