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Widlock Family History

Widlock 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: Willock, Wedlock, Whitlock, Bidlack, Niblock, Wilcock, Pidcock

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Where is the Widlock family from?

You can see how Widlock families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Widlock family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Widlock families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Widlock families living in Illinois. This was about 71% of all the recorded Widlock's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Widlock families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Widlock 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 146 census records available for the last name Widlock. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Widlock 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Widlock. 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 14 military records available for the last name Widlock. For the veterans among your Widlock ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Widlock lifespan?

Between 1959 and 1994, in the United States, Widlock life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Widlock in 1959 was 56, and 70 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Widlock 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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