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Suwson Family History

Suwson 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: Samson, Sibson, Musson, Susan, Burson, Sison, Sisson, Upson, Hudson

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Where is the Suwson family from?

You can see how Suwson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Suwson family name was found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there was 1 Suwson family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Suwson's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Suwson families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Suwson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Suwson 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Suwson. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Suwson. For the veterans among your Suwson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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