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Lacklen Family History

Lacklen 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: Mackley, Fackler, Lackland, Ackley, Acklin, Rackley, Kackley, Lockley

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Where is the Lacklen family from?

You can see how Lacklen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lacklen family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Lacklen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 3 Lacklen families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Lacklen's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Lacklen families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 191 census records available for the last name Lacklen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lacklen 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Lacklen. 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 55 military records available for the last name Lacklen. For the veterans among your Lacklen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lacklen lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Lacklen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Lacklen in 1956 was 58, and 96 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lacklen 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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