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Washingon Family History

Washingon 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: Washington, Wallington, Warrington, Withington, Warmington

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Where is the Washingon family from?

You can see how Washingon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Washingon family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Washingon families living in Louisiana. This was about 91% of all the recorded Washingon's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Washingon families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Washingon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Washingon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Washingon. 100% of Washingon men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 59 census records available for the last name Washingon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Washingon 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 Washingon. 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 12 military records available for the last name Washingon. For the veterans among your Washingon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Washingon lifespan?

Between 1998 and 1999, in the United States, Washingon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Washingon in 1998 was 23, and 39 in 1999.

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