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Witlock Family History

Witlock 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: Willock, Whitlock, Wittrock, Matlock, Niblock, Wilcock, Tatlock

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Where is the Witlock family from?

You can see how Witlock families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Witlock family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Witlock families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Witlock families living in New Brunswick. This was 100% of all the recorded Witlock's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Witlock families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Witlock 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 Witlock ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Labor and Presser were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Witlock. 60% of Witlock men worked as a Farm Labor and 100% of Witlock women worked as a Presser.

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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

  • Farm Labor
    60%
  • Farm Laborer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Presser
    100%

What Witlock family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 901 census records available for the last name Witlock. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Witlock 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 78 immigration records available for the last name Witlock. 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 61 military records available for the last name Witlock. For the veterans among your Witlock ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Witlock lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Witlock life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Witlock in 1966 was 83, and 77 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Witlock 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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