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Lockings Family History

Lockings 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: Dockins, Lucking, Hocking, Lovings, Cocking, Levings, Hopkins

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Where is the Lockings family from?

You can see how Lockings families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lockings family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Lockings families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 2 Lockings families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Lockings's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Lockings families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lockings surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 56 census records available for the last name Lockings. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lockings 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 immigration records available for the last name Lockings. 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 6 military records available for the last name Lockings. For the veterans among your Lockings ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lockings lifespan?

Average Lockings life expectancy in 1980 was 46 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lockings 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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