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Washauser Family History

Washauser Surname 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: Warshauer, Washer, Sauser, Hauser, Wasser, Fankhauser, Ohlhauser

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Where is the Washauser family from?

You can see how Washauser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Washauser family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Washauser families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Washauser family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Washauser's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Washauser families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Washauser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Washauser 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Washauser. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Washauser. For the veterans among your Washauser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Washauser lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Washauser

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