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Washner Family History

Washner 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: Washer, Dashner, Cashner, Wishner, Kashner, Kastner, Warner, Kasner

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Where is the Washner family from?

You can see how Washner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Washner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Washner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Washner families living in Ohio. This was about 40% of all the recorded Washner's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Washner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Washner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Washner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Washner. 100% of Washner men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Washner women worked as a Waitress. .

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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%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%
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Census Records

There are 387 census records available for the last name Washner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Washner 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Washner. 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 42 military records available for the last name Washner. For the veterans among your Washner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Washner lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Washner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Washner in 1960 was 62, and 92 in 2004.

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