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Locknell Family History

Locknell 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: Bucknell, Rockwell, Bicknell, Cockrell, Sockwell, Lockner, Becknell

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Where is the Locknell family from?

You can see how Locknell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Locknell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1891. The most Locknell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 25 Locknell families living in Gloucestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Locknell's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Locknell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Locknell 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 Locknell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Locknell. 100% of Locknell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 137 census records available for the last name Locknell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Locknell 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Locknell. 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 Locknell. For the veterans among your Locknell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Locknell lifespan?

Between 1988 and 1993, in the United States, Locknell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Locknell in 1988 was 89, and 89 in 1993.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Locknell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Locknell 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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