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Locklin Family History

Locklin Surname Meaning

Probably an altered form of Laughlin.

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


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Where is the Locklin family from?

You can see how Locklin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Locklin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Locklin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 17 Locklin families living in Shropshire. This was about 22% of all the recorded Locklin's in United Kingdom. Shropshire had the highest population of Locklin families in 1891.
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What did your Locklin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farm Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Locklin. 100% of Locklin men worked as a Farm Labourer and 79% of Locklin 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

  • Farm Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    79%
  • Cotton Weaver
    11%
  • Paid Domestic Work
    11%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 427 immigration records available for the last name Locklin. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Locklin. For the veterans among your Locklin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Locklin lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Locklin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Locklin in 1946 was 70, and 70 in 2004.

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