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Lockrey Family History

Lockrey Name 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: Lockley, Lockey, Lockrem, Dockrey, Hockley, Locker, Gockley, Lockyer

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Where is the Lockrey family from?

You can see how Lockrey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lockrey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lockrey families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 40 Lockrey families living in Ontario. This was about 75% of all the recorded Lockrey's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Lockrey families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lockrey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lockrey ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Lockrey. 67% of Lockrey 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
    67%
  • Labourer
    34%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Lockrey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lockrey 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 184 immigration records available for the last name Lockrey. 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 226 military records available for the last name Lockrey. For the veterans among your Lockrey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lockrey lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Lockrey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Lockrey in 1964 was 81, and 80 in 2003.

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