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Locklier Family History

Locklier 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: Locker, Lockley, Lockyer, Fockler, Mockler, Locklear, Licklider

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Where is the Locklier family from?

You can see how Locklier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Locklier family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Locklier families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Locklier family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Locklier's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Locklier families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Locklier surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Locklier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Locklier. 67% of Locklier men worked as a Farmer and 63% of Locklier women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Locklier were Farm and 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Tenant
    15%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Farm
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    63%
  • Farm Laborer
    19%
  • Farmer
    19%

What Locklier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Locklier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Locklier 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Locklier. 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 207 military records available for the last name Locklier. For the veterans among your Locklier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Locklier lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Locklier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Locklier in 1964 was 73, and 73 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Locklier 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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