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Woilson Family History

Woilson 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: Wilson, Woolson, Wilton, Woolston, Soisson, Poisson, Ohlson, Whitson

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Where is the Woilson family from?

You can see how Woilson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Woilson family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1880. The most Woilson families were found in USA in 1880, and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Woilson family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Woilson's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Woilson families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Woilson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woilson 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Woilson. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Woilson. For the veterans among your Woilson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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