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Vashon Family History

Vashon 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: Vachon, Cashon, Easton, Jason, Varon, Vasco, Ashton, Hasson, Aston

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Where is the Vashon family from?

You can see how Vashon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vashon family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Vashon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Vashon families living in Lancashire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Vashon's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Vashon families in 1891.
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What did your Vashon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vashon. 28% of Vashon men worked as a Laborer and 72% of Vashon women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Vashon were Section Hand and Fancy Stitcher.

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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
    28%
  • Truck Driver
    17%
  • New Worker
    12%
  • Section Hand
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    72%
  • Packer
    15%
  • Fancy Stitcher
    15%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Vashon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vashon 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 78 immigration records available for the last name Vashon. 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 353 military records available for the last name Vashon. For the veterans among your Vashon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vashon lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2003, in the United States, Vashon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Vashon in 1952 was 18, and 78 in 2003.

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