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Wemson Family History

Wemson 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: Remson, Wesson, Samson, Benson, Elson, Nelson, Lemon, Person, Melson

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Where is the Wemson family from?

You can see how Wemson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wemson family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Wemson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Wemson families living in Lancashire. This was about 57% of all the recorded Wemson's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Wemson families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Wemson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wemson 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Wemson. 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 Wemson. For the veterans among your Wemson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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