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Lacklin Family History

Lacklin Name 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: Acklin, Macklin, Jacklin, Locklin, Lakin, Larkin, Laflin, Lackland

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Where is the Lacklin family from?

You can see how Lacklin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lacklin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lacklin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Lacklin families living in Maine. This was about 67% of all the recorded Lacklin's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Lacklin families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lacklin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lacklin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Day Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lacklin. 25% of Lacklin men worked as a Day Laborer. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Day Laborer
    25%
  • Farm Laborer
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
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Census Records

There are 694 census records available for the last name Lacklin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lacklin 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Lacklin. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 67 military records available for the last name Lacklin. For the veterans among your Lacklin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lacklin lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Lacklin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Lacklin in 1966 was 77, and 81 in 2003.

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