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Woodlock Family History

Woodlock Name Meaning

English: apparently from a Middle English personal name Wodeloc (Old English Wudulāc from wudu ‘wood’ + lāc ‘play game’). In Ireland this surname is found mainly in Tipperary.

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


Similar surnames: Woodcock, Whitlock, Woodstock, Woodland, Woodrow, Woodley, Woodford

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Where is the Woodlock family from?

You can see how Woodlock families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Woodlock family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Woodlock families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 21 Woodlock families living in Ontario. This was about 40% of all the recorded Woodlock's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Woodlock families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Woodlock surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Woodlock ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Woodlock. 75% of Woodlock men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    75%
  • Labourer
    25%
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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Woodlock. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woodlock 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Woodlock. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 891 military records available for the last name Woodlock. For the veterans among your Woodlock ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Woodlock lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Woodlock life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Woodlock in 1960 was 69, and 71 in 2004.

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