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Washak Family History

Washak 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: Waszak, Washam, Mashak, Washa, Washer, Wahab, Maslak, Machak, Wasik

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Where is the Washak family from?

You can see how Washak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Washak family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Washak families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Washak families living in Georgia. This was about 75% of all the recorded Washak's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Washak families in 1880.
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What did your Washak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Washak. 72% of Washak men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Washak women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Washak were Carpenter and Packer. .

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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
    72%
  • Carpenter
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Packer
    40%
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Census Records

There are 282 census records available for the last name Washak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Washak 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Washak. 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 54 military records available for the last name Washak. For the veterans among your Washak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Washak lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Washak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Washak in 1969 was 62, and 94 in 2004.

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