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Wilons Family History

Wilons 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: Wilton, Milos, Wiles, Irons, Wion, Hirons, Milonas, Wiland, Wills

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Where is the Wilons family from?

You can see how Wilons families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wilons family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wilons families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 5 Wilons families living in Stirlingshire. This was about 83% of all the recorded Wilons's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Wilons families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wilons 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 Wilons ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Acid Wood was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wilons. 100% of Wilons men worked as an Acid Wood.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Acid Wood
    100%

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Census Records

There are 53 census records available for the last name Wilons. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilons 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 Wilons. 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 Wilons. For the veterans among your Wilons ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wilons lifespan?

Average Wilons life expectancy in 1972 was 49 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wilons 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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