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Lockrow Family History

Lockrow 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: Luckow, Rockow, Klockow, Lockrem, Lock, Lockwood, Crow, Woodrow

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Where is the Lockrow family from?

You can see how Lockrow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lockrow family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Lockrow families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Lockrow family living in Hampshire. This was about 25% of all the recorded Lockrow's in United Kingdom. Hampshire and 3 other counties had the highest population of Lockrow families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lockrow 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 Lockrow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and House Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lockrow. 32% of Lockrow men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Lockrow women worked as a House Work.

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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

  • Farmer
    32%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Cloth Dyer
    13%
  • Farm Hand
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Work
    100%

What Lockrow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Lockrow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lockrow 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Lockrow. 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 126 military records available for the last name Lockrow. For the veterans among your Lockrow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lockrow lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Lockrow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Lockrow in 1962 was 63, and 90 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lockrow

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lockrow 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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