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Whitrock Family History

Whitrock 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: Whitlock, Wittrock, Whitbeck, Whillock, Whitelock, Whitmore, Whitcomb

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Where is the Whitrock family from?

You can see how Whitrock families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whitrock family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Whitrock families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 17 Whitrock families living in Yorkshire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Whitrock's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Whitrock families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whitrock 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 Whitrock ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Whitrock. 34% of Whitrock men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Whitrock women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Whitrock were Merchant and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farming
    17%
  • Carpenter
    17%
  • Merchant
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Housework
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    34%

What Whitrock family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Whitrock. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whitrock 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Whitrock. 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 149 military records available for the last name Whitrock. For the veterans among your Whitrock ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whitrock lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Whitrock life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Whitrock in 1963 was 47, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whitrock 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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