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Washam Family History

Washam Surname Meaning

Perhaps an Americanized form of German Wasem.

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


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Where is the Washam family from?

You can see how Washam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Washam family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Washam families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 37 Washam families living in Lancashire. This was about 20% of all the recorded Washam's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Washam families in 1891.
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What did your Washam ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Washam. 74% of Washam women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    74%
  • Private Means
    14%
  • Housekeeper
    14%

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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Washam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Washam 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 381 immigration records available for the last name Washam. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 2,000 military records available for the last name Washam. For the veterans among your Washam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Washam lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Washam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Washam in 1948 was 46, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Washam

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Washam 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.

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