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Wiason Family History

Wiason 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: Wason, Wilson, Wixson, Winson, Jason, Wilton, Sibson, Winton, Lipson

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Where is the Wiason family from?

You can see how Wiason families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wiason family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wiason families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Wiason family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Wiason's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Wiason families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Wiason. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wiason 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Wiason. 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 2 military records available for the last name Wiason. For the veterans among your Wiason ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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