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Wison Family History

Wison 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: Sison, Wion, Wason, Lison, Wilson, Tison, Ison, Wisor, Rison, Eison

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Where is the Wison family from?

You can see how Wison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wison family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wison families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 13 Wison families living in Lancashire. This was about 81% of all the recorded Wison's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Wison families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wison 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 Wison ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wison. 100% of Wison women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Wison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wison 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 523 immigration records available for the last name Wison. 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 636 military records available for the last name Wison. For the veterans among your Wison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wison lifespan?

Between 1987 and 2002, in the United States, Wison life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Wison in 1987 was 63, and 59 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wison

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wison 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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