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Willock Family History

Willock Surname Meaning

English: from the early Middle English personal name Willoc (Old English Willoc) a derivative of names in Wil- such as Willmer.

Variant of Wheelock.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Willock family from?

You can see how Willock families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Willock family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Willock families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 80 Willock families living in Lancashire. This was about 26% of all the recorded Willock's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Willock families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Willock 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 Willock 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 Willock. 24% of Willock men worked as a General Labourer and 80% of Willock women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Willock were Carpenter joiner and 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    24%
  • Painter decorator
    18%
  • Retired
    12%
  • Carpenter joiner
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    6%
  • Cotton Weaver
    5%
  • Domestic Duties
    3%

What Willock family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Willock. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Willock 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Willock. 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 Willock. For the veterans among your Willock ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Willock lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Willock life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Willock in 1960 was 44, and 60 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Willock 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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