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Lockmer Family History

Lockmer 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: Locker, Lockyer, Lockner, Rocker, Blocker, Cocker, Glockner, Blackmer

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Where is the Lockmer family from?

You can see how Lockmer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lockmer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Lockmer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Lockmer families living in Maryland. This was about 29% of all the recorded Lockmer's in USA. Maryland and 2 other states had the highest population of Lockmer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lockmer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lockmer ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Lockmer ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 121 census records available for the last name Lockmer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lockmer 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Lockmer. 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 Lockmer. For the veterans among your Lockmer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lockmer lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2003, in the United States, Lockmer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Lockmer in 1977 was 76, and 97 in 2003.

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