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Washup Family History

Washup 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, Wassum, Washam, Lashua, Wash, Walkup, Washko, Washa, Bishop

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Where is the Washup family from?

You can see how Washup families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Washup family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Washup families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Washup families living in Devon. This was 100% of all the recorded Washup's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Washup families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Washup 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 32 census records available for the last name Washup. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Washup 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 Washup. 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 5 military records available for the last name Washup. For the veterans among your Washup ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Washup lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2000, in the United States, Washup life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Washup in 1969 was 64, and 33 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Washup 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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