4,847 documented Wilson ancestors, drawn from public records such as death indexes and county histories. Every name below is a real person in the public record.
4,847Documented ancestors
1770Earliest record
10Generations
The name
Origin & meaning of Wilson
English & Scottish patronymic — 'son of Will' (William).
Where the records place them: Iowa (99%), out of 4,808 Wilson records with a known place.
The most common first names among them: Robert, James, John, Mary and William.
Of the 4,793 with both a birth and a death year, the median lifespan was 78 years.
The earliest recorded birth is Robert Mitchell Wilson, born 1770 in Kentucky.
Documented Wilson families on this page come from Portrait and Biographical Record, Ohio, History of Darke County, Ohio and Biographical Record of Darke County, Ohio.
Documented families
Wilson families we’ve reconstructed
Real Wilson family groups pieced together from the public record — parents, spouse, and children, each with the source that proves it. Recognize your line? Tap a family and we’ll start your documented tree from it.
childrenPoliny Wilson · Lucinda Wilson · Newton B Wilson · Adeline Wilson · Madaline Wilson · Robert V Wilson · Joseph Logan Wilson · Sarah Jane Wilson · Sarah Jane Wilson
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Common questions
Wilson genealogy — FAQ
Where does the Wilson surname come from?
English & Scottish patronymic — 'son of Will' (William).
How far back does the Wilson family tree go?
The documented line here reaches back to 1770. Most Wilson lines can be traced to the end of the surviving public record.
Are living Wilson family members listed here?
No. Deceased ancestors only, from public records. Living people are excluded for privacy.
Is this my Wilson family?
If a name here matches your family, it may well be. A full documented build confirms exactly how your line connects.