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Weslock Family History

Weslock 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: Wedlock, Willock, Eslick, Wheelock, Sedlock, Bellock, Cheslock

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Where is the Weslock family from?

You can see how Weslock families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weslock family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Weslock families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Weslock family living in Westmorland. This was 100% of all the recorded Weslock's in United Kingdom. Westmorland had the highest population of Weslock families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weslock surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Weslock ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Weslock. 100% of Weslock men worked as a Truck Driver and 100% of Weslock women worked as a Saleslady.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Truck Driver
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%

What Weslock family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 204 census records available for the last name Weslock. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weslock 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Weslock. 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 67 military records available for the last name Weslock. For the veterans among your Weslock ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weslock lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1999, in the United States, Weslock life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Weslock in 1965 was 88, and 89 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Weslock

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Weslock 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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