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Washeim Family History

Washeim 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: Hashim, Washer, Manheim, Nesheim, Wasem, Washam, Hashem, Shim, Rashid

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Where is the Washeim family from?

You can see how Washeim families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Washeim family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Washeim families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Washeim families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Washeim's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Washeim families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Washeim 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 Washeim ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Finisher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Washeim. 50% of Washeim men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Washeim women worked as a Finisher.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Salesman
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Finisher
    100%

What Washeim family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 321 census records available for the last name Washeim. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Washeim 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Washeim. 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 138 military records available for the last name Washeim. For the veterans among your Washeim ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Washeim lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Washeim life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Washeim in 1966 was 76, and 79 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Washeim

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Washeim 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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