Walson Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Walson Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Walson family

Profession Census Frequency
Female Servant 64
Agricultural Labourer 45
Independent 43
Labourer 31
Farmer 23
Male Servant 22
Shoe Maker 16
Tailor 9
Blacksmith 8
Cotton Weaver 8
Dress Maker 8
Weaver 8
Clerk 7
Ag Labourer 7
Independant 6
Servant 6
Waterman 6
Laundress 6
Dressmaker 5
Grocer 5
Apprentice 5
Cotton Spinner 5
Soldier 5
Mason 5
Carpenter 4

Walson Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Wilson 83% 744,792
2 Walson 100% 18,958
3 Welson 83% 8,937
4 Wilosn 50% 260
5 Wolson 83% 250
6 Wallson 86% 210
7 Woolson 71% 193
8 Wlson 83% 182
9 Wilsen 67% 158

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The surname Walson is the 2nd most popular variant of Wilson.

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