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Lockham Family History

Lockham Surname Meaning

From Lockham in Easington near Patrington (ER Yorks) which is recorded as Locholm in medieval documents. The place-name derives from Old English loc ‘lock enclosure fold’ + Old Scandinavian holmr ‘small island water meadow.

There may have been some confusion with the SW England surname Luckham.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Lockham family from?

You can see how Lockham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lockham family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1911. The most Lockham families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 46 Lockham families living in Yorkshire. This was about 96% of all the recorded Lockham's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Lockham families in 1891.
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What did your Lockham 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 Lockham. 100% of Lockham men worked as a General Labourer and 100% of Lockham 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 480 census records available for the last name Lockham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lockham 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Lockham. 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 61 military records available for the last name Lockham. For the veterans among your Lockham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lockham lifespan?

Average Lockham life expectancy in 1976 was 88 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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