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Wilsom Family History

Wilsom 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, Wilton, Willow, Winsor, Folsom, Wilsey, Gilson, Wisor, Bilson

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Where is the Wilsom family from?

You can see how Wilsom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wilsom family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wilsom families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 17 Wilsom families living in Ontario. This was about 35% of all the recorded Wilsom's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Wilsom families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wilsom surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Wilsom ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wilsom. 35% of Wilsom men worked as a Farmer and 45% of Wilsom women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wilsom were Foreman and Housekeeper.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    35%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • New Worker
    9%
  • Foreman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    45%
  • Maid
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    23%

What Wilsom family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wilsom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilsom 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 199 immigration records available for the last name Wilsom. 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 175 military records available for the last name Wilsom. For the veterans among your Wilsom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wilsom lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Wilsom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Wilsom in 1971 was 26, and 50 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wilsom ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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