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Wallson Family History

Wallson 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: Willson, Tallon, Ballon, Waldron, Allison, Walton, Whallon, Wason

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Where is the Wallson family from?

You can see how Wallson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wallson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Wallson families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 9 Wallson families living in Essex. This was about 90% of all the recorded Wallson's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Wallson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wallson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Wallson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wallson. 100% of Wallson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 865 census records available for the last name Wallson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wallson 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 191 immigration records available for the last name Wallson. 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 66 military records available for the last name Wallson. For the veterans among your Wallson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wallson lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wallson

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