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Lockyear Family History

Lockyear Surname Meaning

see Lockyer.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Lockyear family from?

You can see how Lockyear families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lockyear family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Lockyear families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 5 Lockyear families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Lockyear's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Lockyear families in 1911.
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What did your Lockyear ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Lockyear. 43% of Lockyear men worked as a General Labourer and 88% of Lockyear women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lockyear were Butcher and Laundry Packer.

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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 1939

  • General Labourer
    43%
  • Builders Labourer
    29%
  • Butcher
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    88%
  • Domestic Duties
    4%
  • Brewery Worker
    4%
  • Laundry Packer
    4%

What Lockyear family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Lockyear. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lockyear 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 336 immigration records available for the last name Lockyear. 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 265 military records available for the last name Lockyear. For the veterans among your Lockyear ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lockyear lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Lockyear life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Lockyear in 1941 was 57, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lockyear 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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