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Lockes Family History

Lockes 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: Locker, Locke, Locken, Lockey, Locks, Cocke, Lock, Gockel, Rocker

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Where is the Lockes family from?

You can see how Lockes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lockes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Lockes families were found in USA in 1880, and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there was 1 Lockes family living in Glamorgan. This was 100% of all the recorded Lockes's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Lockes families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lockes 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 Lockes ancestors do for a living?

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

  • Dairy Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Lockes family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 452 census records available for the last name Lockes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lockes 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Lockes. 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 44 military records available for the last name Lockes. For the veterans among your Lockes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lockes lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1998, in the United States, Lockes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Lockes in 1962 was 74, and 83 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lockes

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lockes 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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