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Uelson Family History

Uelson 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: Elson, Nelson, Melson, Kelson, Belson, Delson, Elton, Benson, Felton

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Where is the Uelson family from?

You can see how Uelson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Uelson family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Uelson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Uelson families living in Yorkshire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Uelson's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Uelson families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 105 census records available for the last name Uelson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Uelson 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Uelson. 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 Uelson. For the veterans among your Uelson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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