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Willmson Family History

Willmson 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: Willison, Willson, Willmon, Williston, Willmann, Milleson, Wilson

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Where is the Willmson family from?

You can see how Willmson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Willmson family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Willmson families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 27 Willmson families living in Shetland. This was about 93% of all the recorded Willmson's in Scotland. Shetland had the highest population of Willmson families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 99 census records available for the last name Willmson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Willmson 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Willmson. 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 3 military records available for the last name Willmson. For the veterans among your Willmson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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