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Locust Family History

Locust Surname Meaning

Native American (Cherokee): translation into English (and shortening) of a personal name based on Cherokee kulsetsi ‘honey locust’ by extension also ‘sugar’. This surname is found mainly in OK and also in NC.

African American: altered form of Lucas or Lucus. It may also be of Native American origin (see 1 above).

English: unexplained. This surname has died out in Britain. Compare Locus.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Locust family from?

You can see how Locust families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Locust family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Locust families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Locust family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Locust's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Locust families in 1891.
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What did your Locust ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Farm Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Locust. 43% of Locust men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Locust women worked as a Farm Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Locust were Soldier and Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Farming
    11%
  • Soldier
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    34%
  • Cook
    23%
  • Housework
    12%
  • Laborer
    12%

What Locust family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Locust. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Locust 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Locust. 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 606 military records available for the last name Locust. For the veterans among your Locust ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Locust lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Locust life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Locust in 1953 was 49, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Locust 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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