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Jilson Family History

Jilson Name 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, Gilson, Bilson, Jillson, Julson, Tilson, Nilson, Hilson

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Where is the Jilson family from?

You can see how Jilson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jilson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Jilson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 11 Jilson families living in New York. This was about 65% of all the recorded Jilson's in USA. New York had the highest population of Jilson families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jilson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Jilson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jilson. 39% of Jilson men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Jilson women worked as a Housewife. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    39%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Salesman
    24%
  • Truck Driver
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Jilson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jilson 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 101 immigration records available for the last name Jilson. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 262 military records available for the last name Jilson. For the veterans among your Jilson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jilson lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Jilson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Jilson in 1962 was 92, and 85 in 2004.

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