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Wlock Family History

Wlock 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: Lock, Block, Glock, Klock, Flock, Plock, Clock, Black, Brock, Blick

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Where is the Wlock family from?

You can see how Wlock families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wlock family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Wlock families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 40% of all the recorded Wlock's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Wlock families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wlock 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 Wlock ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Sander
    100%

What Wlock family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 411 census records available for the last name Wlock. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wlock 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Wlock. 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 74 military records available for the last name Wlock. For the veterans among your Wlock ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wlock lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Wlock life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Wlock in 1957 was 30, and 75 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wlock 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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