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Wshon Family History

Wshon 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: Shon, Wishon, Son, Chon, Shan, Shen, Ashton, Aston, Shin, Won

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Where is the Wshon family from?

You can see how Wshon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wshon family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Wshon families living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Wshon's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Wshon families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Wshon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wshon 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Wshon. 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 military records available for the last name Wshon. For the veterans among your Wshon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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