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Walison Family History

Walison 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: Alison, Faison, Maison, Waldron, Allison, Walton, Wason, Raison

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Where is the Walison family from?

You can see how Walison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Walison family name was found in Scotland between 1841 and 1871. The most Walison families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 4 Walison families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Walison's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Walison families in 1841.
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  • 1871
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Census Records

There are 97 census records available for the last name Walison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Walison 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Walison. 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 4 military records available for the last name Walison. For the veterans among your Walison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Walison lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1984, in the United States, Walison life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Walison in 1981 was 71, and 76 in 1984.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Walison 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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