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Wadlock Family History

Wadlock 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: Hadlock, Tadlock, Madlock, Wedlock, Wallock, Haddock, Paddock

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Where is the Wadlock family from?

You can see how Wadlock families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wadlock family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1891. The most Wadlock families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Wadlock family living in Dumbartonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Wadlock's in Scotland. Dumbartonshire had the highest population of Wadlock families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wadlock 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 63 census records available for the last name Wadlock. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wadlock 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Wadlock. 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 8 military records available for the last name Wadlock. For the veterans among your Wadlock ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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