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Willliamson Family History

Willliamson 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: Williamson, Williamsen, Williams, Willison, William, Williston

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Where is the Willliamson family from?

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

There are 77 census records available for the last name Willliamson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Willliamson 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Willliamson. 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 22 military records available for the last name Willliamson. For the veterans among your Willliamson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Willliamson lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Willliamson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Willliamson in 1973 was 71, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Willliamson ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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