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Local Family History

Local 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: Loyal, Lock, Lal, Lucas, Logan, Lobel, Koral, Luca, Loza, Cal

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Where is the Local family from?

You can see how Local families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Local family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Local families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 27 Local families living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Local's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Local families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Local 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 Local ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Local. 75% of Local women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Domestic Servant
    13%
  • Unpaid Domestic Du
    13%

What Local family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 363 census records available for the last name Local. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Local 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Local. 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 44 military records available for the last name Local. For the veterans among your Local ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Local lifespan?

Between 1983 and 2002, in the United States, Local life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Local in 1983 was 27, and 49 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Local

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Local 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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