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Wilock Family History

Wilock 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, Wilcock, Lock, Wick, Block, Glock, Klock, Wilk, Flock

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Where is the Wilock family from?

You can see how Wilock families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wilock family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Wilock families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 13 Wilock families living in Yorkshire. This was about 93% of all the recorded Wilock's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Wilock families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wilock 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 198 census records available for the last name Wilock. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilock 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Wilock. 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 47 military records available for the last name Wilock. For the veterans among your Wilock ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wilock lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Wilock life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Wilock in 1958 was 36, and 87 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wilock 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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