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Whillock Family History

Whillock Surname Meaning

English: variant of Wheelock.

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


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Where is the Whillock family from?

You can see how Whillock families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whillock family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Whillock families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 10 Whillock families living in Ontario. This was about 36% of all the recorded Whillock's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Whillock families in 1911.
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What did your Whillock ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Whillock. 28% of Whillock men worked as a Farmer and 28% of Whillock women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Whillock were Truck Driver and Waitress.

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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
    28%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Labor
    17%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    28%
  • Maid
    19%
  • Telephone Operator
    19%
  • Waitress
    19%

What Whillock family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Whillock. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whillock 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 237 immigration records available for the last name Whillock. 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 418 military records available for the last name Whillock. For the veterans among your Whillock ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whillock lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Whillock life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Whillock in 1960 was 58, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whillock 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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