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Locklar Family History

Locklar Surname Meaning

English: variant of Locklear.

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


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Where is the Locklar family from?

You can see how Locklar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Locklar family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Locklar families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Locklar families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 43% of all the recorded Locklar's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire and 1 other county had the highest population of Locklar families in 1891.
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What did your Locklar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Np were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Locklar. 28% of Locklar men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Locklar women worked as a Np. Some less common occupations for Americans named Locklar were Farming and Seamstress.

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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
    28%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Truck Driver
    17%
  • Farming
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Np
    60%
  • Seamstress
    40%

What Locklar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Locklar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Locklar 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Locklar. 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 385 military records available for the last name Locklar. For the veterans among your Locklar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Locklar lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2003, in the United States, Locklar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Locklar in 1950 was 21, and 87 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Locklar 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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