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Locklear Family History

Locklear Surname Meaning

Probably an altered form of English Lockyer. This surname is characteristic of the Tuscarora and Lumbee Native American tribes of NC.

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


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Where is the Locklear family from?

You can see how Locklear families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Locklear family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Locklear families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Locklear families living in South Carolina. This was about 67% of all the recorded Locklear's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Locklear families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Locklear 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 Locklear ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Locklear. 36% of Locklear men worked as a Farmer and 37% of Locklear women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Locklear were Farm Laborer 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
    36%
  • Laborer
    26%
  • Farming
    11%
  • Farm Laborer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    37%
  • Housewife
    26%
  • Farm Laborer
    14%
  • Farmer
    4%

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Census Records

There are 16,000 census records available for the last name Locklear. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Locklear 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 290 immigration records available for the last name Locklear. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Locklear. For the veterans among your Locklear ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Locklear lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Locklear life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Locklear in 1950 was 32, and 62 in 2004.

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