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Wilsin Family History

Wilsin 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, Wilkin, Wilton, Wilding, Wiggin, Gilpin, Wilden, Weldin

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Where is the Wilsin family from?

You can see how Wilsin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wilsin family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Wilsin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 23 Wilsin families living in Georgia. This was about 20% of all the recorded Wilsin's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Wilsin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wilsin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wilsin ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Wilsin ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 715 census records available for the last name Wilsin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilsin 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Wilsin. 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 52 military records available for the last name Wilsin. For the veterans among your Wilsin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wilsin lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1996, in the United States, Wilsin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Wilsin in 1985 was 83, and 85 in 1996.

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