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Whiterock Family History

Whiterock 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: Whitelock, Whitlock, Wittrock, Whitenack, Whitehorn, Whitbeck

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Where is the Whiterock family from?

You can see how Whiterock families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whiterock family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Whiterock families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Whiterock family living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Whiterock's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Whiterock families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whiterock 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 Whiterock ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Whiterock. 72% of Whiterock men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Whiterock women 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    72%
  • Coal Loader
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Whiterock family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 553 census records available for the last name Whiterock. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whiterock 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Whiterock. 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 62 military records available for the last name Whiterock. For the veterans among your Whiterock ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whiterock lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Whiterock life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Whiterock in 1966 was 55, and 63 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Whiterock

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whiterock 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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