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Willamson Name Meaning

English and Scottish: variant of Williamson .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Williamson, Willadsen, Williamsen, Willemsen, Willaman, Willison

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Where is the Willamson family from?

You can see how Willamson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Willamson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Willamson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 44 Willamson families living in Ontario. This was about 58% of all the recorded Willamson's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Willamson families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Willamson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Willamson ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Willamson. 100% of Willamson men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Willamson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Willamson 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 498 immigration records available for the last name Willamson. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 307 military records available for the last name Willamson. For the veterans among your Willamson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Willamson lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Willamson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Willamson in 1971 was 81, and 78 in 2003.

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