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Wilamson Family History

Wilamson 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, Williamson, Willison, Wilkison, Willson, Lamson, Willmon

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Where is the Wilamson family from?

You can see how Wilamson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wilamson family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Wilamson families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 6 Wilamson families living in New Brunswick. This was about 86% of all the recorded Wilamson's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Wilamson families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 100 census records available for the last name Wilamson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilamson 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 Wilamson. 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 5 military records available for the last name Wilamson. For the veterans among your Wilamson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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