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Wilsonn Family History

Wilsonn 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, Wilfong, Gilson, Bilson, Tilson, Nilson, Hilson

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Where is the Wilsonn family from?

You can see how Wilsonn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wilsonn family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wilsonn families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Wilsonn family living in Missouri. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wilsonn's in USA. Missouri and 1 other state had the highest population of Wilsonn families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 42 census records available for the last name Wilsonn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilsonn 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Wilsonn. 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 21 military records available for the last name Wilsonn. For the veterans among your Wilsonn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wilsonn lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Wilsonn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Wilsonn in 1966 was 66, and 87 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wilsonn 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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