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Washee Family History

Washee 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: Washer, Asher, Wascher, Cashel, Waser, Wasser, Wathen, Lasher, Ishee

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Where is the Washee family from?

You can see how Washee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Washee family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Washee families living in Oklahoma. This was about 80% of all the recorded Washee's in USA. Oklahoma had the highest population of Washee families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Washee surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Washee ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Steno Clerical was the top reported job for people in the USA named Washee. 100% of Washee women worked as a Steno Clerical.

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Steno Clerical
    100%

What Washee family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 478 census records available for the last name Washee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Washee 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Washee. 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 18 military records available for the last name Washee. For the veterans among your Washee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Washee lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Washee life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Washee in 1967 was 90, and 63 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Washee

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Washee 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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