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Lockmiller Family History

Lockmiller Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Lochmüller a distinguishing name for a miller (see Mueller) whose mill was in a valley or hollow

(Middle High German loch).

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


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Where is the Lockmiller family from?

You can see how Lockmiller families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lockmiller family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Lockmiller families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Lockmiller families living in Middlesex. This was about 54% of all the recorded Lockmiller's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Lockmiller families in 1891.
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What did your Lockmiller ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lockmiller. 40% of Lockmiller men worked as a Laborer and 67% of Lockmiller women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lockmiller were Bus Operator and Waitress.

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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

  • Laborer
    40%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Farm Laborer
    8%
  • Bus Operator
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    67%
  • Waitress
    34%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lockmiller. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lockmiller 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 118 immigration records available for the last name Lockmiller. 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 302 military records available for the last name Lockmiller. For the veterans among your Lockmiller ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lockmiller lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Lockmiller life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Lockmiller in 1955 was 54, and 72 in 2004.

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