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Lockridge Name Meaning

English: habitational name, probably from Lockeridge in Wiltshire, or Lockridge Farm in Devon, both named from Old English loc(a) ‘enclosure’, ‘fold’ (see Lock 2) + hrycg ‘ridge’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Lochridge, Buckridge, Holdridge, Doddridge, Langridge, Sandridge

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Lockridge Family Origin

Where is the Lockridge family from?

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    You can see how Lockridge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lockridge family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lockridge families were found in the USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 10 Lockridge families living in Indiana. This was about 18% of all the recorded Lockridge's in the USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Lockridge families in 1840.
    Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lockridge surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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    Lockridge Family Occupations

    What did your Lockridge ancestors do for a living?

    In 1880, Farmer, Farm and Laborer were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Lockridge. A less common occupation for the Lockridge family was Farming. The most common Lockridge occupation in the USA was Farmer. 48% of Lockridge's were Farmers.

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    • Farmer

      48%

    • Farm

      12%

    • Laborer

      6%

    • Farming

      5%

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

    Lockridge Historical Records

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    Census Record

    There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Lockridge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lockridge census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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    Passenger List

    There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Lockridge. 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 Card

    There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Lockridge. For the veterans among your Lockridge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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    Lockridge Life Expectancy

    What is the average Lockridge lifespan?

    Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Lockridge life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Lockridge in 1944 was 46, and 69 in 2004.

    View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lockridge

    An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lockridge 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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