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Lockhard Family History

Lockhard 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: Lockhart, Lockard, Luckhardt, Flockhart, Lockart, Locklar, Orchard

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Where is the Lockhard family from?

You can see how Lockhard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lockhard family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lockhard families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 11 Lockhard families living in London. This was about 69% of all the recorded Lockhard's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Lockhard families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lockhard 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 Lockhard ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Lockhard. 100% of Lockhard 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Lockhard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lockhard 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 458 immigration records available for the last name Lockhard. 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 455 military records available for the last name Lockhard. For the veterans among your Lockhard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lockhard lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1999, in the United States, Lockhard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Lockhard in 1963 was 25, and 89 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lockhard

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lockhard 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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