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Lockling Family History

Lockling 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: Locklin, Hickling, Cocklin, Rocklin, Lucking, Reckling, Hocking

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Where is the Lockling family from?

You can see how Lockling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lockling family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Lockling families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Lockling family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Lockling's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Lockling families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lockling 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 Lockling ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lockling. 34% of Lockling men worked as a Proprietor.

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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

  • Proprietor
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%

What Lockling family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 646 census records available for the last name Lockling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lockling 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Lockling. 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 107 military records available for the last name Lockling. For the veterans among your Lockling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lockling lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Lockling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Lockling in 1971 was 96, and 87 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lockling

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lockling 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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