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Whedock Family History

Whedock 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: Shedlock, Hydock, Wheelock, Waldock, Hudock, Wedlock, Whedon, Weadock

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whedock 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 Whedock ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Whedock. 100% of Whedock men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Whedock. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whedock 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Whedock. 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 1 military records available for the last name Whedock. For the veterans among your Whedock ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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