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Lochary Family History

Lochary 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: Lockhart, Lockard, Locher, Lockamy, Zachary, Lowary, Lockart, Lockaby

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Where is the Lochary family from?

You can see how Lochary families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lochary family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lochary families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 11 Lochary families living in London. This was about 61% of all the recorded Lochary's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Lochary families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lochary 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 Lochary ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Foreman and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lochary. 28% of Lochary men worked as a Foreman and 100% of Lochary women worked as a Teacher.

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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

  • Foreman
    28%
  • Clerk
    19%
  • Mechanic
    19%
  • Farmer
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Lochary family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 773 census records available for the last name Lochary. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lochary 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Lochary. 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 Lochary. For the veterans among your Lochary ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lochary lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Lochary life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Lochary in 1967 was 72, and 71 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lochary

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lochary 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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