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Qilson Family History

Qilson 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: Wilson, Gilson, Bilson, Tilson, Nilson, Hilson, Filson, Milson

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Where is the Qilson family from?

You can see how Qilson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Qilson family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Qilson family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Qilson's in USA. New York had the highest population of Qilson families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Qilson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Qilson 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Qilson. 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 Qilson. For the veterans among your Qilson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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