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Lockas Family History

Lockas 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: Loukas, Locks, Lock, Lucas, Socks, Locker, Lockard, Lomas, Rocks

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Where is the Lockas family from?

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

What did your Lockas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lockas. 100% of Lockas men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Lockas women worked as a Housewife.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Lockas family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 198 census records available for the last name Lockas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lockas 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Lockas. 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 34 military records available for the last name Lockas. For the veterans among your Lockas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lockas lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1997, in the United States, Lockas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Lockas in 1966 was 76, and 64 in 1997.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lockas 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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