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Locken Family History

Locken Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Norwegian Løkken (see Lokken).

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


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Where is the Locken family from?

You can see how Locken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Locken family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Locken families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Locken families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 14% of all the recorded Locken's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Locken families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Locken 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 Locken ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Locken. 85% of Locken 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
    85%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    16%

What Locken family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Locken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Locken 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 434 immigration records available for the last name Locken. 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 858 military records available for the last name Locken. For the veterans among your Locken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Locken lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Locken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Locken in 1956 was 58, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Locken

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Locken 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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