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Washek Family History

Washek 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: Washer, Mashek, Lasek, Asher, Pasek, Wasik, Wascher, Cashel, Waser

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Where is the Washek family from?

You can see how Washek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Washek family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Washek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Washek families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Washek's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Washek families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Washek 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 Washek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner and Salesgirl were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Washek. 29% of Washek men worked as a Miner and 100% of Washek women worked as a Salesgirl.

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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

  • Miner
    29%
  • Waiter
    15%
  • Bus Driver
    15%
  • Laborer
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Salesgirl
    100%

What Washek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 511 census records available for the last name Washek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Washek 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Washek. 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 71 military records available for the last name Washek. For the veterans among your Washek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Washek lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Washek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Washek in 1956 was 59, and 48 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Washek

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Washek 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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