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Locka Family History

Locka Surname 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: Lock, Locke, Locks, Cocke, Laska, Rock, Mock, Lipka, Hock, Block

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Where is the Locka family from?

You can see how Locka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Locka family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Locka families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Locka families living in Maryland. This was about 43% of all the recorded Locka's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Locka families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Locka surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 222 census records available for the last name Locka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Locka 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Locka. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 19 military records available for the last name Locka. For the veterans among your Locka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Locka lifespan?

Average Locka life expectancy in 2004 was 79 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Locka 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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