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Wilsa Family History

Wilsa 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: Wilda, Villa, Wild, Will, Vila, Wilk, Wilby, Hils, Issa, Wise

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Where is the Wilsa family from?

You can see how Wilsa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wilsa family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Wilsa families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Wilsa families living in Lancashire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Wilsa's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Wilsa families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 139 census records available for the last name Wilsa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilsa 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Wilsa. 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 5 military records available for the last name Wilsa. For the veterans among your Wilsa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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