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Whenlock Family History

Whenlock 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: Wheelock, Shedlock, Sherlock, Whitlock, Cheslock, Wedlock, Whillock

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Where is the Whenlock family from?

You can see how Whenlock families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whenlock family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Whenlock families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Whenlock families living in London. This was about 70% of all the recorded Whenlock's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Whenlock families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whenlock 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 Whenlock ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Textile Painter and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Whenlock. 50% of Whenlock men worked as a Textile Painter and 84% of Whenlock women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Whenlock were Cotton Spinner and Cotton Weaver.

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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

  • Textile Painter
    50%
  • Cotton Spinner
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Cotton Weaver
    17%

What Whenlock family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 253 census records available for the last name Whenlock. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whenlock 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Whenlock. 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 25 military records available for the last name Whenlock. For the veterans among your Whenlock ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whenlock lifespan?

Average Whenlock life expectancy in 1971 was 76 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whenlock 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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