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Vielson Family History

Vielson 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: Elson, Nelson, Melson, Kelson, Belson, Pierson, Abelson, Nielsen

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Where is the Vielson family from?

You can see how Vielson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vielson family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Vielson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Vielson family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Vielson's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Vielson families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Vielson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vielson 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Vielson. 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 4 military records available for the last name Vielson. For the veterans among your Vielson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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