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Whetrock Family History

Whetrock 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: Whitlock, Wittrock, Wheelock, Hetrick, Herrick, Shedlock, Buntrock

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Where is the Whetrock family from?

You can see how Whetrock families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whetrock family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Whetrock families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Whetrock's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Whetrock families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whetrock 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 Whetrock ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Whetrock family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 42 census records available for the last name Whetrock. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whetrock 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Whetrock. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Whetrock. For the veterans among your Whetrock ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whetrock lifespan?

Average Whetrock life expectancy in 1977 was 82 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 Whetrock 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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