Washa Family History

Washa Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Wesche.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022

Similar surnames: Washam, Bayha, Wash, Bacha, Wasem, Dash, Wah, Macha, Pash, Basha

4,000 record(s) for Washa

1K	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
229	Military Records
88	Immigration Records
1K	Census and Voter Lists
1K	Member Trees

Where is the Washa family from?

You can see how Washa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Washa family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Washa families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 13 Washa families living in Wisconsin. This was about 48% of all the recorded Washa's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Washa families in 1880.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Washa surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Washa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Washa. 20% of Washa men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Washa women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Washa were Labor and Housekeeper.

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

Farmer

20%

Proprietor

16%

Laborer

12%

Labor

12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

Maid

50%

Housekeeper

50%

What Washa family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 1K census records available for the last name Washa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Washa census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Passenger List

There are 88 immigration records available for the last name Washa. 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.

Military Records

There are 229 military records available for the last name Washa. For the veterans among your Washa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

What is the average Washa lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Washa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Washa in 1963 was 81, and 71 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Washa ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.