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Loks Family History

Loks 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: Lois, Loos, Luks, Loss, Los, Loke, Lok, Laks, Louks, Locks

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Where is the Loks family from?

You can see how Loks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Loks family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Loks families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Loks families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Loks's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Loks families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Loks 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 106 census records available for the last name Loks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Loks 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Loks. 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 35 military records available for the last name Loks. For the veterans among your Loks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Loks lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1993, in the United States, Loks life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Loks in 1966 was 84, and 87 in 1993.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Loks 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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