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Wasington Family History

Wasington 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: Washington, Wallington, Warrington, Warmington, Waddington, Babington

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Where is the Wasington family from?

You can see how Wasington families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wasington family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wasington families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Wasington families living in London. This was about 83% of all the recorded Wasington's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wasington families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wasington 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 Wasington ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Retired was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wasington. 100% of Wasington men worked as a Retired.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Retired
    100%

What Wasington family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 438 census records available for the last name Wasington. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wasington 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Wasington. 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 48 military records available for the last name Wasington. For the veterans among your Wasington ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wasington lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1998, in the United States, Wasington life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Wasington in 1971 was 92, and 47 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wasington 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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