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Wilson ''bain'' Family History

Wilson ''bain'' 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: Willenbrink, Willenbring, Von Bank, Visintainer, Gilsenan, Wilson

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Where is the Wilson ''bain'' family from?

You can see how Wilson ''bain'' families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wilson ''bain'' family name was found in Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there were 8 Wilson ''bain'' families living in Banffshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Wilson ''bain'''s in Scotland. Banffshire had the highest population of Wilson ''bain'' families in 1881.
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Census Records

There are 883 census records available for the last name Wilson ''bain''. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilson ''bain'' 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Wilson ''bain''. 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 130 military records available for the last name Wilson ''bain''. For the veterans among your Wilson ''bain'' ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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