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Wnewson Family History

Wnewson 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: Newson, Nelson, Newton, Enerson, Neeson, Hewson, Neason, Nesson

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Where is the Wnewson family from?

You can see how Wnewson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wnewson family name was found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 2 Wnewson families living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Wnewson's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Wnewson families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 2 census records available for the last name Wnewson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wnewson 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Wnewson. 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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