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Washbush Family History

Washbush 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: Washburn, Ashburn, Rosebush, Mushrush, Washabaugh, Fawbush, Ambush

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Where is the Washbush family from?

You can see how Washbush families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Washbush family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Washbush families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Washbush's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Washbush families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Washbush surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Washbush ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 201 census records available for the last name Washbush. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Washbush 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Washbush. 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 46 military records available for the last name Washbush. For the veterans among your Washbush ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Washbush lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Washbush life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Washbush in 1965 was 78, and 89 in 2002.

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