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Walnock Family History

Walnock Surname 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: Warnock, Waldock, Wallock, Baldock, Alcock, Willock, Waldeck, Wilcock

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Where is the Walnock family from?

You can see how Walnock families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Walnock family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1881 and 1920. The most Walnock families were found in Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there were 6 Walnock families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Walnock's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Walnock families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Walnock surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 52 census records available for the last name Walnock. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Walnock 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Walnock. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 32 military records available for the last name Walnock. For the veterans among your Walnock ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Walnock lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1994, in the United States, Walnock life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Walnock in 1968 was 21, and 83 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Walnock ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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