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Washan Family History

Washan Name 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: Washam, Washa, Shan, Washer, Gahan, Warman, Hasan, Wahab, Ashman

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Where is the Washan family from?

You can see how Washan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Washan family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Washan families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 4 Washan families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Washan's in USA. New York had the highest population of Washan families in 1880.
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What did your Washan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Washan. 47% of Washan men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Washan women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Washan were Clerk and Cook. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    47%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Painter
    16%
  • Clerk
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    60%
  • Cook
    40%
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Census Records

There are 445 census records available for the last name Washan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Washan 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Washan. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 60 military records available for the last name Washan. For the veterans among your Washan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Washan lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1989, in the United States, Washan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Washan in 1971 was 70, and 74 in 1989.

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