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Lockett Family History

Lockett Surname Meaning

English (northern): from a pet form of Lucas.

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


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Where is the Lockett family from?

You can see how Lockett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lockett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lockett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 872 Lockett families living in Staffordshire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Lockett's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Lockett families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lockett 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 Lockett 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 Lockett. 13% of Lockett men worked as a General Labourer and 67% of Lockett women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lockett were Unpaid Domestic Duties and Private Means.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    13%
  • Builders Labourer
    6%
  • Colliery Hewer
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    3%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    67%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Private Means
    3%

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Census Records

There are 69,000 census records available for the last name Lockett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lockett 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 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Lockett. 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 15,000 military records available for the last name Lockett. For the veterans among your Lockett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lockett lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Lockett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Lockett in 1942 was 29, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lockett 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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