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Locey Family History

Locey Surname Meaning

Variant of Losee.

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


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Where is the Locey family from?

You can see how Locey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Locey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Locey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Locey families living in Lancashire. This was about 40% of all the recorded Locey's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Locey families in 1891.
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What did your Locey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Dispensing Chemist and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Locey. 100% of Locey men worked as a Dispensing Chemist and 100% of Locey 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

  • Dispensing Chemist
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Locey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Locey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Locey 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 678 immigration records available for the last name Locey. 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 530 military records available for the last name Locey. For the veterans among your Locey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Locey lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Locey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Locey in 1954 was 32, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Locey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Locey 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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