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Origins of the Lockwell surname

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About the Lockwells

We have a total number of 364 records for people with the last name Lockwell.

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Where do most Lockwells live?

In 1921, most Lockwells lived in North East.


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Interesting facts about Lockwells

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 337 records for the Lockwell surname. The oldest one dates back to .

Who were Lockwells most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Lockwells.

What are the most common Lockwell first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Margaret
  • Isabella

Our birth record sets tell us the names of Lockwell family members

Common jobs for Lockwells

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Lockwells in 1921
Cloth Weaver

4

Charwoman

3

Domestic Servant

3

Dressmaker

3

Fancy Draper

2

Common Male occupations for Lockwells in 1921
General Labourer

6

Baker

4

Agricultural Labourer

3

Errand Boy

3

Butcher

2

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