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Locklan Family History

Locklan 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: Lockman, Locklin, Locklar, Luckman, Lackland, Cocklin, Lockley

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Where is the Locklan family from?

You can see how Locklan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Locklan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Locklan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Locklan family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Locklan's in USA. New York had the highest population of Locklan families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Locklan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Locklan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Locklan. 100% of Locklan women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 307 census records available for the last name Locklan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Locklan 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Locklan. 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 23 military records available for the last name Locklan. For the veterans among your Locklan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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