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Wlson Family History

Wlson 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: Elson, Wason, Wilson, Olson, Son, Lyon, Alton, Olsen, Alston, Leon

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Where is the Wlson family from?

You can see how Wlson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wlson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wlson families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Wlson family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Wlson's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Wlson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wlson 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 Wlson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wlson. 100% of Wlson 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 1,000 census records available for the last name Wlson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wlson 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 646 immigration records available for the last name Wlson. 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 132 military records available for the last name Wlson. For the veterans among your Wlson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wlson lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2003, in the United States, Wlson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Wlson in 1974 was 53, and 75 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wlson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wlson 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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