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Whuson Family History

Whuson 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: Huson, Whiston, Huron, Wason, Ohlson, Whitson, Hudson, Wilson, Fuson

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Where is the Whuson family from?

You can see how Whuson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whuson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Whuson families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Whuson family living in Buckinghamshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Whuson's in United Kingdom. Buckinghamshire had the highest population of Whuson families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 104 census records available for the last name Whuson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whuson 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Whuson. 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 Whuson. For the veterans among your Whuson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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