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Weitson Family History

Weitson 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: Whitson, Whitton, Welton, Hitson, Weston, Betson, Wilson, Weitman

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Where is the Weitson family from?

You can see how Weitson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weitson family name was found in Canada, and Scotland between 1891 and 1911. The most Weitson families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Weitson family living in West Lothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Weitson's in Scotland. West Lothian had the highest population of Weitson families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 37 census records available for the last name Weitson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weitson 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Weitson. 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 7 military records available for the last name Weitson. For the veterans among your Weitson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weitson lifespan?

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