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Washo Family History

Washo 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: Wasko, Wasco, Wash, Washko, Washa, Aho, Wass, Washer, Tasso, Macho

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Where is the Washo family from?

You can see how Washo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Washo family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Washo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Washo families living in Illinois. This was about 53% of all the recorded Washo's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Washo families in 1880.
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What did your Washo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Washo. 50% of Washo men worked as a Laborer and 67% of Washo women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Washo were Truck Driver and Housekeeper. .

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Janitor
    30%
  • Truck Driver
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    67%
  • Housekeeper
    34%
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What Washo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 605 census records available for the last name Washo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Washo 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Washo. 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 83 military records available for the last name Washo. For the veterans among your Washo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Washo lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Washo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Washo in 1965 was 78, and 86 in 2001.

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