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Wiliamson Family History

Wiliamson 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: Williamson, Williamsen, Wiliams, Willadsen, Wilson, Eliasson

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Where is the Wiliamson family from?

You can see how Wiliamson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wiliamson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wiliamson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Wiliamson families living in Tennessee. This was about 22% of all the recorded Wiliamson's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Wiliamson families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wiliamson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wiliamson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wiliamson. 19% of Wiliamson men worked as a Farmer and 32% of Wiliamson women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wiliamson were Labor and Saleslady. .

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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

  • Farmer
    19%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Labor
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    32%
  • Housewife
    19%
  • Presser
    13%
  • Saleslady
    13%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Wiliamson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wiliamson 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 249 immigration records available for the last name Wiliamson. 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 251 military records available for the last name Wiliamson. For the veterans among your Wiliamson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wiliamson lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Wiliamson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Wiliamson in 1970 was 79, and 85 in 2004.

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