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Wantock Family History

Wantock 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: Wantuck, Hancock, Warnock, Waldock, Wantuch, Wallock, Manton, Stock

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Where is the Wantock family from?

You can see how Wantock families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wantock family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Wantock families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Wantock's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Wantock families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wantock 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 104 census records available for the last name Wantock. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wantock 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Wantock. 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 28 military records available for the last name Wantock. For the veterans among your Wantock ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wantock lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1998, in the United States, Wantock life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Wantock in 1969 was 91, and 47 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wantock 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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