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Whynock Family History

Whynock Name 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: Warnock, Hydock, Waynick, Whynot, Hock, Charnock, Aycock, Winnick

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Where is the Whynock family from?

You can see how Whynock families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whynock family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Whynock families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Whynock family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Whynock's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Whynock families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whynock surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Whynock ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Whynock ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 109 census records available for the last name Whynock. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whynock 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Whynock. 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 26 military records available for the last name Whynock. For the veterans among your Whynock ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whynock lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Whynock life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Whynock in 1962 was 81, and 79 in 2002.

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