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Whellock Family History

Whellock Name Meaning

see Wheelock and Wellock but the 1582 bearer may have a different origin and the history of the name in Surrey is obscure.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Wheelock, Whillock, Shedlock, Willock, Sherlock, Whitlock, Hillock

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Where is the Whellock family from?

You can see how Whellock families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whellock family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Whellock families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Whellock family living in Arkansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Whellock's in USA. Arkansas had the highest population of Whellock families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whellock surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Whellock ancestors do for a living?

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

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 731 census records available for the last name Whellock. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whellock 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 153 immigration records available for the last name Whellock. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 59 military records available for the last name Whellock. For the veterans among your Whellock ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whellock lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1980, in the United States, Whellock life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Whellock in 1969 was 68, and 78 in 1980.

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