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Wammock Family History

Wammock 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: Hammock, Wammack, Cammack, Warmack, Warnock, Waymack, Hamrock

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Where is the Wammock family from?

You can see how Wammock families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wammock family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Wammock families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Wammock families living in Tennessee. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wammock's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Wammock families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wammock surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wammock ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wammock. 48% of Wammock 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
    48%
  • Farm Operator
    20%
  • Farming
    15%
  • Operator
    10%
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What Wammock family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 753 census records available for the last name Wammock. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wammock 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Wammock. 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 186 military records available for the last name Wammock. For the veterans among your Wammock ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wammock lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2003, in the United States, Wammock life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Wammock in 1953 was 33, and 69 in 2003.

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