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Washart Family History

Washart 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: Wishart, Washer, Machart, Wisehart, Bushart, Ahart, Cashatt, Wishard

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Where is the Washart family from?

You can see how Washart families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Washart family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Washart families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Washart families living in Tennessee. This was about 71% of all the recorded Washart's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Washart families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Washart surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Washart ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Washart ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 119 census records available for the last name Washart. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Washart 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Washart. 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 24 military records available for the last name Washart. For the veterans among your Washart ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Washart lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Washart life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Washart in 1965 was 50, and 79 in 2003.

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