This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Lackenby family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Lackenby Family History

Lackenby Surname Meaning

from Lackenby in Wilton (NR Yorks) which is recorded as Lackeneby in 1208. The place-name probably derives from the Old Irish personal name Lochan + Old Scandinavian bȳ ‘farmstead village’.

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


Similar surnames: 

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Lackenby family from?

You can see how Lackenby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lackenby family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Lackenby families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 121 Lackenby families living in Durham. This was about 63% of all the recorded Lackenby's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Lackenby families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lackenby surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Lackenby ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Lackenby. 60% of Lackenby men worked as a General Labourer and 95% of Lackenby women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lackenby were General Labourer Heavy Worker and Unpaid Domestic Dut.

View Census Data for Lackenby | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

England shown, Canada data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    60%
  • General Labourer Heavy Worker
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    95%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dutie
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    3%

What Lackenby family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Lackenby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lackenby census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Lackenby

Passenger Lists

There are 190 immigration records available for the last name Lackenby. 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.

View all Lackenby immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 188 military records available for the last name Lackenby. For the veterans among your Lackenby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Lackenby military records

You've only scratched the surface of Lackenby family history

Discover More

What is the average Lackenby lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Lackenby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Lackenby in 1963 was 20, and 82 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lackenby

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lackenby 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Lackenby family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial