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Lockwald Family History

Lockwald Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Lockwood, Lockard, Oswald, Lockhart, Rockwell, Buchwald, Lackland

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Where is the Lockwald family from?

You can see how Lockwald families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lockwald family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Lockwald family living in Connecticut. This was about 50% of all the recorded Lockwald's in USA. Connecticut and 1 other state had the highest population of Lockwald families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lockwald surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Lockwald. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lockwald 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Lockwald. 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 65 military records available for the last name Lockwald. For the veterans among your Lockwald ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lockwald lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1998, in the United States, Lockwald life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Lockwald in 1963 was 46, and 63 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lockwald 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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