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Lockaby Name Meaning

Scottish: variant of Lockerby .

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


Similar surnames: Lockamy, Lockart, Lockard, Lucky, Lickey, Luckey, Lokey, Lowary

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Where is the Lockaby family from?

You can see how Lockaby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lockaby family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lockaby families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Lockaby families living in South Carolina. This was about 40% of all the recorded Lockaby's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Lockaby families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lockaby surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lockaby ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Spinner were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lockaby. 35% of Lockaby men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Lockaby women worked as a Spinner. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lockaby were Labor and Housekeeper. .

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    35%
  • Laborer
    35%
  • Farm Operator
    10%
  • Labor
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Spinner
    60%
  • Housekeeper
    40%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lockaby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lockaby 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 76 immigration records available for the last name Lockaby. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 623 military records available for the last name Lockaby. For the veterans among your Lockaby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lockaby lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Lockaby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Lockaby in 1945 was 33, and 85 in 2004.

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