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Lockett Name Meaning

English (northern): from a pet form of Lucas .

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


Similar surnames: Hockett, Luckett, Wickett, Hackett, Jackett, Lockey, Rickett, Duckett

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Where is the Lockett family from?

You can see how Lockett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lockett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lockett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 29 Lockett families living in Ontario. This was about 58% of all the recorded Lockett's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Lockett families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lockett surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lockett ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Lockett. 56% of Lockett men 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    56%
  • Student
    23%
  • Carpenter
    23%
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Census Records

There are 69,000 census records available for the last name Lockett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lockett 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 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Lockett. 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 15,000 military records available for the last name Lockett. For the veterans among your Lockett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lockett lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Lockett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Lockett in 1942 was 29, and 69 in 2004.

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