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Washes Family History

Washes 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, Wass, Warnes, Asher, Wachs, Wascher, Cashel, Waser, Wasser

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Where is the Washes family from?

You can see how Washes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Washes family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Washes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Washes families living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Washes's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Washes families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Washes 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 95 census records available for the last name Washes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Washes 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Washes. 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 9 military records available for the last name Washes. For the veterans among your Washes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Washes lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1972, in the United States, Washes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Washes in 1969 was 78, and 86 in 1972.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Washes 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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