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Lockwell Family History

Lockwell 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: Rockwell, Sockwell, Brockwell, Longwell, Blackwell, Lovewell

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Where is the Lockwell family from?

You can see how Lockwell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lockwell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Lockwell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Lockwell families living in Northumberland. This was about 57% of all the recorded Lockwell's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Lockwell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lockwell 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 Lockwell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Lockwell. 100% of Lockwell men worked as a General Labourer and 87% of Lockwell 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    87%
  • Private Means
    14%

What Lockwell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 710 census records available for the last name Lockwell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lockwell 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 89 immigration records available for the last name Lockwell. 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 116 military records available for the last name Lockwell. For the veterans among your Lockwell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lockwell lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1978, in the United States, Lockwell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Lockwell in 1977 was 84, and 48 in 1978.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lockwell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lockwell 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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