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Locks Family History

Locks Surname Meaning

English (northern): variant of Lock.

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


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Where is the Locks family from?

You can see how Locks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Locks family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Locks families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 67 Locks families living in London. This was about 38% of all the recorded Locks's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Locks families in 1891.
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What did your Locks ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Civil Servant and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Locks. 100% of Locks men worked as a Civil Servant and 89% of Locks 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

  • Civil Servant
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    89%
  • Shorthand Typist
    6%
  • Housekeeper
    6%

What Locks family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Locks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Locks 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Locks. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Locks. For the veterans among your Locks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Locks lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Locks life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Locks in 1951 was 48, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Locks 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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