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Wm'son Family History

Wm'son 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: Mason, Wason, Emison, Wilson, Wasson, Wayson, Watson, Impson, Wonson

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Where is the Wm'son family from?

You can see how Wm'son families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wm'son family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Wm'son families living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Wm'son's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Wm'son families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 263 census records available for the last name Wm'son. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wm'son 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Wm'son. 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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There are 11 military records available for the last name Wm'son. For the veterans among your Wm'son ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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