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Wesslock Family History

Wesslock 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, Weinstock, Rebstock, Willock, Whitlock, Messick, Ashlock

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Where is the Wesslock family from?

You can see how Wesslock families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wesslock family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wesslock family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Wesslock's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wesslock families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wesslock 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 30 census records available for the last name Wesslock. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wesslock 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Wesslock. 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 5 military records available for the last name Wesslock. For the veterans among your Wesslock ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wesslock lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1995, in the United States, Wesslock life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Wesslock in 1968 was 76, and 43 in 1995.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wesslock 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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