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Worlock Family History

Worlock Surname Meaning

see Warlock.

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


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Where is the Worlock family from?

You can see how Worlock families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Worlock family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Worlock families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 8 Worlock families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Worlock's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Worlock families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Worlock 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 Worlock ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Colliery Hewer Below and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Worlock. 43% of Worlock men worked as a Colliery Hewer Below and 81% of Worlock women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Worlock were Warehouseman and Unpaid Domestic Du.

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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 1939

  • Colliery Hewer Below
    43%
  • Behinder Tinworks H W
    29%
  • Warehouseman
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    81%
  • Domestic Duties
    6%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    6%
  • Unpaid Domestic Du
    5%

What Worlock family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Worlock. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Worlock 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 224 immigration records available for the last name Worlock. 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 353 military records available for the last name Worlock. For the veterans among your Worlock ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Worlock lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Worlock life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Worlock in 1966 was 79, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Worlock 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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