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Wilosn Family History

Wilosn 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: Wilton, Milos, Wiles, Wilden, Wion, Wills, Wilson, Willen, Wilkin

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Where is the Wilosn family from?

You can see how Wilosn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wilosn family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wilosn families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there was 1 Wilosn family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Wilosn's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Wilosn families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wilosn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1881
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What did your Wilosn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wilosn. 100% of Wilosn men worked as a Farmer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Wilosn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 371 census records available for the last name Wilosn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilosn 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Wilosn. 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 93 military records available for the last name Wilosn. For the veterans among your Wilosn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wilosn lifespan?

Between 1995 and 2000, in the United States, Wilosn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Wilosn in 1995 was 49, and 76 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wilosn

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wilosn 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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