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Washby Family History

Washby 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: Ashby, Pashby, Washer, Westby, Walby, Nasby, Wisby, Asby, Washam

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Where is the Washby family from?

You can see how Washby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Washby family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Washby families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Washby families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Washby's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Washby families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Washby 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 Washby ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Washby. 100% of Washby women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 156 census records available for the last name Washby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Washby 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Washby. 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 28 military records available for the last name Washby. For the veterans among your Washby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Washby lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Washby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Washby in 1972 was 23, and 68 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Washby

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Washby 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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