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Wilses Family History

Wilses 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: Wiles, Wilsey, Wilmes, Wilkes, Wildes, Willes, Miles, Giles, Willey

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Where is the Wilses family from?

You can see how Wilses families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wilses family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Wilses families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1851. In 1920 there was 1 Wilses family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Wilses's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Wilses families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Wilses. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilses 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Wilses. 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 7 military records available for the last name Wilses. For the veterans among your Wilses ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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