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Whellock Family History

Whellock Surname Meaning

see Wheelock and Wellock but the 1582 bearer may have a different origin and the history of the name in Surrey is obscure.

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


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Where is the Whellock family from?

You can see how Whellock families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whellock family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Whellock families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Whellock families living in London. This was about 83% of all the recorded Whellock's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Whellock families in 1891.
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What did your Whellock ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Whellock. 100% of Whellock women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Whellock family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 731 census records available for the last name Whellock. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whellock 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 153 immigration records available for the last name Whellock. 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 59 military records available for the last name Whellock. For the veterans among your Whellock ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whellock lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1980, in the United States, Whellock life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Whellock in 1969 was 68, and 78 in 1980.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whellock 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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