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Washem Family History

Washem 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, Wasem, Washam, Hashem, Hashim, Asher, Wascher, Cashel, Waser

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Where is the Washem family from?

You can see how Washem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Washem family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Washem family living in Louisiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Washem's in USA. Louisiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Washem families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Washem surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 82 census records available for the last name Washem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Washem 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Washem. 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 11 military records available for the last name Washem. For the veterans among your Washem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Washem lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1984, in the United States, Washem life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Washem in 1976 was 67, and 77 in 1984.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Washem 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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