Origins of the Washington surname
About the Washingtons
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Interesting facts about Washington
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We have for the Washington surname. The oldest one dates back to 1532.
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George
James
Mary
Sarah
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Common jobs for Washingtons
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Washingtons in 1921
Dressmaker
63
Laundress
54
Cotton Weaver
30
Domestic Servant
29
General Servant Domestic
28
Common male occupations for Washingtons in 1921
Farm Hands
375
Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers
296
General Farmers
129
Porters
95
Tinsmiths
77
