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Lokay Family History

Lokay 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: Lokey, Kay, Loy, Logan, Lay, Loza, Lory, Lona, Logar, Loar

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Where is the Lokay family from?

You can see how Lokay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lokay family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Lokay families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Lokay families living in Lincolnshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Lokay's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Lokay families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lokay surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Lokay ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lokay. 38% of Lokay men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Lokay women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lokay were Molder and Typist.

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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
    38%
  • Farmer
    38%
  • Porter
    13%
  • Molder
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    50%
  • Typist
    50%

What Lokay family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 823 census records available for the last name Lokay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lokay 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 124 immigration records available for the last name Lokay. 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 187 military records available for the last name Lokay. For the veterans among your Lokay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lokay lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Lokay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Lokay in 1958 was 55, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lokay 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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