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Washerd Family History

Washerd 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, Waser, Wasser, Lasher, Wasmer, Dasher

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Where is the Washerd family from?

You can see how Washerd families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Washerd family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Washerd family living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Washerd's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Washerd families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Washerd 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 7 census records available for the last name Washerd. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Washerd 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Washerd. 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 Washerd. For the veterans among your Washerd ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Washerd lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Washerd 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Washerd

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