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Lochhead Family History

Lochhead Surname Meaning

Scottish: topographic name for someone who lived at the head of a loch. Compare Kinloch.

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


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Where is the Lochhead family from?

You can see how Lochhead families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lochhead family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Lochhead families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 9 Lochhead families living in Lancashire. This was about 56% of all the recorded Lochhead's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Lochhead families in 1891.
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What did your Lochhead ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Lochhead. 81% of Lochhead 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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    81%
  • Private Means
    12%
  • Household Duties
    8%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Lochhead. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lochhead 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Lochhead. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 796 military records available for the last name Lochhead. For the veterans among your Lochhead ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lochhead lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Lochhead life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Lochhead in 1963 was 50, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lochhead 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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