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Wilson Jr Family History

Wilson Jr 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, Wilton, Willner, Wisener, Wiesner, Wisner, Winsor, Willinger

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Where is the Wilson Jr family from?

You can see how Wilson Jr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wilson Jr family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Wilson Jr families living in Virginia. This was about 38% of all the recorded Wilson Jr's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Wilson Jr families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wilson Jr surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wilson Jr ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 231 census records available for the last name Wilson Jr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilson Jr 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Wilson Jr. 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 717 military records available for the last name Wilson Jr. For the veterans among your Wilson Jr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wilson Jr lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Wilson Jr life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Wilson Jr in 1946 was 64, and 64 in 2004.

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