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Washell Family History

Washell 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: Wassell, Cashell, Washer, Castell, Rishell, Lasell, Wartell, Haskell

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Where is the Washell family from?

You can see how Washell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Washell family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Washell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Washell families living in Indiana. This was about 25% of all the recorded Washell's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Washell families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Washell 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 Washell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Washell. 67% of Washell men worked as a Laborer.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Salesman
    34%

What Washell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 238 census records available for the last name Washell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Washell 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Washell. 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 22 military records available for the last name Washell. For the veterans among your Washell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Washell lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Washell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Washell in 1964 was 81, and 92 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Washell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Washell 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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