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Weilson Family History

Weilson 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, Neilson, Elson, Wilton, Nelson, Melson, Kelson, Belson

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Where is the Weilson family from?

You can see how Weilson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weilson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Weilson families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 2 Weilson families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Weilson's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Weilson families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 197 census records available for the last name Weilson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weilson 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 87 immigration records available for the last name Weilson. 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 11 military records available for the last name Weilson. For the veterans among your Weilson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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