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Willsom Family History

Willsom 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: Willson, William, Willkomm, Willow, Wills, Wilson, Jillson, Willcox

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Where is the Willsom family from?

You can see how Willsom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Willsom family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Willsom families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Willsom family living in Leicestershire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Willsom's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire and 1 other county had the highest population of Willsom families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 145 census records available for the last name Willsom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Willsom 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Willsom. 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 14 military records available for the last name Willsom. For the veterans among your Willsom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Willsom 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Willsom

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