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Lockner Family History

Lockner Surname Meaning

Altered form of German Lochner.

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


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Where is the Lockner family from?

You can see how Lockner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lockner family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lockner families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 24 Lockner families living in Ontario. This was about 75% of all the recorded Lockner's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Lockner families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lockner 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 Lockner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lockner. 18% of Lockner men worked as a Farmer and 19% of Lockner women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lockner were Salesman and Stenographer.

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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
    18%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Carpenter
    8%
  • Salesman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    19%
  • Maid
    12%
  • Cook
    12%
  • Stenographer
    12%

What Lockner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Lockner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lockner 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 522 immigration records available for the last name Lockner. 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 748 military records available for the last name Lockner. For the veterans among your Lockner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lockner lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Lockner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Lockner in 1944 was 37, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lockner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lockner 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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