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Wallock Family History

Wallock Surname Meaning

Probably an altered form of German Wallach.

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


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Where is the Wallock family from?

You can see how Wallock families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wallock family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wallock families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Wallock families living in Ontario. This was about 38% of all the recorded Wallock's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Wallock families in 1911.
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What did your Wallock ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wallock. 24% of Wallock men worked as a Laborer and 64% of Wallock women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wallock were Salesman and Saleslady.

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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

  • Laborer
    24%
  • Mechanic
    11%
  • Assembler
    11%
  • Salesman
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    64%
  • Wrapper
    19%
  • Saleslady
    19%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Wallock. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wallock 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 262 immigration records available for the last name Wallock. 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 274 military records available for the last name Wallock. For the veterans among your Wallock ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wallock lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Wallock life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Wallock in 1962 was 70, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wallock 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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