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Loca Family History

Loca 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: Lock, Luca, Loza, Lona, Toca, Loch, Coca, Loga, Lora, Roca

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Where is the Loca family from?

You can see how Loca families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Loca family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Loca families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Loca families living in Georgia. This was 100% of all the recorded Loca's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Loca families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Loca surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Loca ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Loca ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 323 census records available for the last name Loca. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Loca 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 126 immigration records available for the last name Loca. 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 24 military records available for the last name Loca. For the veterans among your Loca ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Loca lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2001, in the United States, Loca life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Loca in 1975 was 54, and 85 in 2001.

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