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Lockren Family History

Lockren Name 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: Locken, Lockrem, Locker, Loren, Loken, Lockley, Lockyer, Locke

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Where is the Lockren family from?

You can see how Lockren families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lockren family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Lockren families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1880 there were 4 Lockren families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Lockren's in USA. New York had the highest population of Lockren families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lockren surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lockren ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lockren. 100% of Lockren men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Lockren women worked as a Clerk. .

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%
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Census Records

There are 298 census records available for the last name Lockren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lockren 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Lockren. 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 54 military records available for the last name Lockren. For the veterans among your Lockren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lockren lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2000, in the United States, Lockren life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Lockren in 1974 was 88, and 91 in 2000.

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