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Locklair Family History

Locklair Surname Meaning

English: variant of Locklear.

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


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Where is the Locklair family from?

You can see how Locklair families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Locklair family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Locklair families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Locklair families living in Surrey. This was about 80% of all the recorded Locklair's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Locklair families in 1891.
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What did your Locklair ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Locklair. 43% of Locklair men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Locklair women worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Laborer
    32%
  • Carpenter
    16%
  • Wage Hand
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Locklair family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Locklair. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Locklair 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Locklair. 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 335 military records available for the last name Locklair. For the veterans among your Locklair ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Locklair lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Locklair life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Locklair in 1956 was 44, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Locklair

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Locklair 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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