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Locus Family History

Locus Surname Meaning

Altered form of Lucas, Lucus or Locust 2 and in the US it is found mainly among African Americans.

In some cases possibly also Flemish and Walloon: Latinized (humanistic) form of Flemish Louckx or Loockx patronymics from a pet form of the personal name Lodewijk (see Ludwig).

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


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You can see how Locus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Locus family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Locus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Locus families living in Dorset. This was about 29% of all the recorded Locus's in United Kingdom. Dorset and 1 other county had the highest population of Locus families in 1891.
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What did your Locus ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Stationer was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Locus. 100% of Locus men worked as a Stationer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Stationer
    100%

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Passenger Lists

There are 119 immigration records available for the last name Locus. 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 327 military records available for the last name Locus. For the veterans among your Locus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Locus lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Locus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Locus in 1958 was 34, and 75 in 2004.

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