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Wimson Family History

Wimson 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, Simson, Wixson, Winson, Timson, Simon, Samson, Simeon, Wilton

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Where is the Wimson family from?

You can see how Wimson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wimson family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Wimson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Wimson families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Wimson's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Wimson families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 62 census records available for the last name Wimson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wimson 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Wimson. 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 9 military records available for the last name Wimson. For the veterans among your Wimson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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