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Wilsone Family History

Wilsone 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, Wilton, Wilmore, Milone, Wilfong, Villone, Gilson, Bilson

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Where is the Wilsone family from?

You can see how Wilsone families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wilsone family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Wilsone families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 14 Wilsone families living in London. This was about 74% of all the recorded Wilsone's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wilsone families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 613 census records available for the last name Wilsone. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilsone 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 Wilsone. 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 133 military records available for the last name Wilsone. For the veterans among your Wilsone ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wilsone lifespan?

Average Wilsone life expectancy in 1985 was 72 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wilsone 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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