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Locus Name 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


Similar surnames: Lucus, Locks, Locust, Lock, Lucas, Loftus, Loud, Lou, Ochs, Lois

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Where is the Locus family from?

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 1840 there were 4 Locus families living in North Carolina. This was about 57% of all the recorded Locus's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Locus families in 1840.
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What did your Locus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Farmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Locus. 46% of Locus men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Locus women worked as a Farmer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Locus were Machinist and House Work. .

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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

  • Laborer
    46%
  • Farmer
    35%
  • Farming
    16%
  • Machinist
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    20%
  • Maid
    20%
  • Cook
    15%
  • House Work
    10%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Locus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Locus 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 119 immigration records available for the last name Locus. 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 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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