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Aellson Family History

Aellson 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: Ellson, Elson, Nelson, Melson, Kelson, Mellon, Allison, Belson

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Where is the Aellson family from?

You can see how Aellson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Aellson family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Aellson families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 2 Aellson families living in British Columbia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Aellson's in Canada. British Columbia and 1 other province had the highest population of Aellson families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 5 census records available for the last name Aellson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Aellson 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 Aellson. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Aellson. For the veterans among your Aellson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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