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Lokey Family History

Lokey Surname Meaning

English: variant of Lockey.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Lokey family from?

You can see how Lokey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lokey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lokey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Lokey families living in New Brunswick. This was about 60% of all the recorded Lokey's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Lokey families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lokey 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 Lokey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lokey. 29% of Lokey men worked as a Farmer and 14% of Lokey women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lokey were Carpenter and House Keeper.

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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
    29%
  • Laborer
    21%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Carpenter
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    14%
  • Seamstress
    12%
  • Operator
    9%
  • House Keeper
    9%

What Lokey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Lokey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lokey 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 467 immigration records available for the last name Lokey. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Lokey. For the veterans among your Lokey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lokey lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Lokey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Lokey in 1954 was 22, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lokey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lokey 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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