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Lochead Family History

Lochead Name Meaning

see Lochhead .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Lochhead, Lawhead, Locher, Loughead, Kocher, Poche, Kochan, Roche

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Where is the Lochead family from?

You can see how Lochead families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lochead family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lochead families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1911 there were 51 Lochead families living in Ontario. This was about 70% of all the recorded Lochead's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Lochead families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lochead surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lochead ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Lochead. 48% of Lochead men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Lochead women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lochead were Laborer and Teacher. .

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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
    48%
  • Student
    18%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Laborer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Housewife
    43%
  • Clerk
    29%
  • Teacher
    29%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Lochead. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lochead 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 977 immigration records available for the last name Lochead. 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 368 military records available for the last name Lochead. For the veterans among your Lochead ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lochead lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Lochead life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Lochead in 1967 was 68, and 98 in 2003.

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