Willson family name history and map

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Willson in 1911 Ireland

The 1911 Census recorded just 15 people named Willson in Ireland: 9 men and 6 women.

Counties with Willson in Ireland

Most Willsons were found in Derry (4), with smaller numbers in Galway (3), Tipperary (3), Louth (2) and Dublin (1).
Surname distribution map, 1911 census

Willson average age in 1911

The average Willson in 1911 was 36.5 years old, though with only 15 people recorded, averages like this should be taken loosely.

Willson literacy in 1911

Of the Willsons whose literacy was recorded, 93.3% could both read and write, 0% could read but not write, and 6.7% could do neither.

Willson common first names

Among the Willsons were men named Frederick (4), Alexander, James, Patrick and Thomas and women named Edith, Fanny Alice Isabella, Kate Harriet, Lydia and Margret.

Willson occupations in 1911

Occupations were only recorded for a small share of Willsons. Among them were 4 recorded as metal worker / engineer, 1 recorded as farm labourer, 1 recorded as miller / brewer / creamery, 1 recorded as retired / pensioner and 1 at school.

What religion is Willson?

Willsons were predominantly Anglican (86.7%). The remainder were mostly Methodist (6.7%) and Roman Catholic (6.7%).

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Willson statistics (1911)

Number: 15
Rank: 11,235
Average Age: 37

Willson in the USA (2020)

Number: 8,978
Rank: 3,850

Note: If there were less than 100 in the USA census it will show as zero. 

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