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Ailson Family History

Ailson 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, Gilson, Bilson, Tilson, Nilson, Hilson, Filson, Milson

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Where is the Ailson family from?

You can see how Ailson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ailson family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Ailson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there were 4 Ailson families living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Ailson's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Ailson families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ailson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 153 census records available for the last name Ailson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ailson 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Ailson. 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 6 military records available for the last name Ailson. For the veterans among your Ailson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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