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Lockly Family History

Lockly 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: Lockley, Lockey, Lock, Lovely, Hockley, Locker, Gockley, Lickey

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Where is the Lockly family from?

You can see how Lockly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lockly family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Lockly families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Lockly family living in Worcestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Lockly's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Lockly families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lockly 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 Lockly ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter and 0 were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lockly. 100% of Lockly men worked as a Carpenter and 100% of Lockly women worked as a 0.

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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

  • Carpenter
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • 0
    100%

What Lockly family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 526 census records available for the last name Lockly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lockly 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Lockly. 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 42 military records available for the last name Lockly. For the veterans among your Lockly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lockly lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Lockly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Lockly in 1969 was 65, and 76 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lockly

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lockly 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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