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Washena Family History

Washena 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: Washer, Wathen, Wasden, Bahena, Massena, Cashen, Washa, Mathena, Shen

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Where is the Washena family from?

You can see how Washena families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Washena family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Washena family living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Washena's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Washena families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Washena surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Washena ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Washena. 50% of Washena men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 42 census records available for the last name Washena. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Washena 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Washena. 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 5 military records available for the last name Washena. For the veterans among your Washena ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Washena lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2000, in the United States, Washena life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Washena in 1978 was 34, and 69 in 2000.

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