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Lokan Family History

Lokan 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: Logan, Loken, Lohan, Lovan, Loman, Loran, Loan, Lekan, Kan, Mohan

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Where is the Lokan family from?

You can see how Lokan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lokan family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Lokan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Lokan families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Lokan's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Lokan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lokan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lokan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lokan. 38% of Lokan men worked as a Machinist. .

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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

  • Machinist
    38%
  • Farmer
    38%
  • Carpenter
    25%
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Census Records

There are 332 census records available for the last name Lokan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lokan 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 114 immigration records available for the last name Lokan. 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 88 military records available for the last name Lokan. For the veterans among your Lokan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lokan lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2002, in the United States, Lokan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Lokan in 1953 was 62, and 20 in 2002.

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