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Wamock Family History

Wamock 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: Mock, Wack, Womack, Smock, Warmack, Warnock, Waymack, Lacock, Hamrock

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Where is the Wamock family from?

You can see how Wamock families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wamock family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wamock families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 14 Wamock families living in Alberta. This was about 58% of all the recorded Wamock's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Wamock families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wamock surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Wamock ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wamock. 38% of Wamock men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Wamock women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wamock were Salesman and Maid.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    38%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Farming
    10%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    20%
  • Stenographer
    14%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Maid
    14%

What Wamock family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wamock. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wamock 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Wamock. 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 106 military records available for the last name Wamock. For the veterans among your Wamock ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wamock lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2003, in the United States, Wamock life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Wamock in 1976 was 60, and 76 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wamock 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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