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Wislon Family History

Wislon 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: Wishon, Dillon, Wilton, Whiston, Winton, Winston, Liston, Sison

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Where is the Wislon family from?

You can see how Wislon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wislon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wislon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Wislon family living in Ohio. This was about 33% of all the recorded Wislon's in USA. Ohio and 2 other states had the highest population of Wislon families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wislon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wislon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wislon. 36% of Wislon men worked as a Farmer and 67% of Wislon women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wislon were Farm Laborer and School Teacher. .

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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
    36%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Salesman
    18%
  • Farm Laborer
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    67%
  • School Teacher
    34%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wislon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wislon 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 223 immigration records available for the last name Wislon. 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 225 military records available for the last name Wislon. For the veterans among your Wislon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wislon lifespan?

Between 1989 and 2004, in the United States, Wislon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Wislon in 1989 was 82, and 70 in 2004.

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