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Willocks Family History

Willocks Surname Meaning

Scottish (Angus): variant of Willock with post-medieval excrescent -s.

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


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Where is the Willocks family from?

You can see how Willocks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Willocks family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Willocks families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 29 Willocks families living in London. This was about 23% of all the recorded Willocks's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Willocks families in 1891.
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What did your Willocks ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Agricultural Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Willocks. 67% of Willocks men worked as an Agricultural Labourer and 94% of Willocks women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Willocks were Painter decorator and Cloth Examiner.

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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

  • Agricultural Labourer
    67%
  • Painter decorator
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    94%
  • Cloth Examiner
    7%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Willocks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Willocks 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 524 immigration records available for the last name Willocks. 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 314 military records available for the last name Willocks. For the veterans among your Willocks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Willocks lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Willocks life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Willocks in 1962 was 41, and 52 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Willocks 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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