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Wenlock Family History

Wenlock Surname Meaning

from Wenlock (Shrops) which is recorded as Wenloch in 1086 and Winloc' about 1147.

The etymology of the place-name is uncertain but it may derive from Proto-Welsh *wïnn ‘white’ + Old English loca ‘enclosure’.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Wenlock family from?

You can see how Wenlock families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wenlock family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wenlock families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 51 Wenlock families living in Staffordshire. This was about 27% of all the recorded Wenlock's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Wenlock families in 1891.
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What did your Wenlock ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Wenlock. 14% of Wenlock men worked as a General Labourer and 76% of Wenlock women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wenlock were General Farm Labourer and Housewife.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    14%
  • Canal Bargeman Seeking Work
    9%
  • Railway Clerk
    9%
  • General Farm Labourer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    76%
  • Private Means
    5%
  • Domestic Servant
    5%
  • Housewife
    4%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Wenlock. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wenlock 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 464 immigration records available for the last name Wenlock. 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 378 military records available for the last name Wenlock. For the veterans among your Wenlock ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wenlock lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2000, in the United States, Wenlock life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Wenlock in 1968 was 78, and 79 in 2000.

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