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Lockyer Family History

Lockyer Surname Meaning

English (mainly Dorset): occupational name for a locksmith from Middle English lokier ‘locksmith’.

Compare Locker and Locklear.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Lockyer family from?

You can see how Lockyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lockyer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lockyer families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 501 Lockyer families living in London. This was about 20% of all the recorded Lockyer's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Lockyer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lockyer 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 Lockyer 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 Lockyer. 12% of Lockyer men worked as a General Labourer and 71% of Lockyer women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lockyer were Dairy Farmer and Incapacitated.

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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
    12%
  • Builders Labourer
    6%
  • Retired
    5%
  • Dairy Farmer
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    71%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Incapacitated
    2%

What Lockyer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 54,000 census records available for the last name Lockyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lockyer 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 7,000 immigration records available for the last name Lockyer. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Lockyer. For the veterans among your Lockyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lockyer lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Lockyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Lockyer in 1959 was 61, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lockyer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lockyer 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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