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Lockshaw Family History

Lockshaw 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: Blackshaw, Lockhart, Hoshaw, Dockham, Forshaw, Latshaw, Locklear

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Where is the Lockshaw family from?

You can see how Lockshaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lockshaw family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Lockshaw families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Lockshaw family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Lockshaw's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Lockshaw families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 127 census records available for the last name Lockshaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lockshaw 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Lockshaw. 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 37 military records available for the last name Lockshaw. For the veterans among your Lockshaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lockshaw lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2002, in the United States, Lockshaw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Lockshaw in 1974 was 79, and 85 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lockshaw 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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