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Locksmith Name Meaning

from Middle English lok-smith ‘locksmith’ (Old English loc + smið). Compare Locker and Lockyer .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Blacksmith, Brocksmith, Goldsmith, Hockensmith, Monasmith

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Where is the Locksmith family from?

You can see how Locksmith families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Locksmith family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Locksmith families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Locksmith family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Locksmith's in USA. New York had the highest population of Locksmith families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Locksmith surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Locksmith ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Locksmith. 100% of Locksmith 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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 390 census records available for the last name Locksmith. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Locksmith 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Locksmith. 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 18 military records available for the last name Locksmith. For the veterans among your Locksmith ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Locksmith lifespan?

Between 1960 and 1997, in the United States, Locksmith life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Locksmith in 1960 was 53, and 92 in 1997.

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