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Locas Family History

Locas 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: Lucas, Lomas, Lovas, Lonas, Locks, Jonas, Lock, Livas, Kotas, Ochs

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Where is the Locas family from?

You can see how Locas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Locas family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Locas families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 197 Locas families living in Quebec. This was about 95% of all the recorded Locas's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Locas families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Locas 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 Locas ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Couturire were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Locas. 17% of Locas men worked as a Cultivateur and 55% of Locas women worked as a Couturire. Some less common occupations for Americans named Locas were Marchande and Comptable. .

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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 1921

  • Cultivateur
    17%
  • Cultiv
    12%
  • Cult
    9%
  • Marchande
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Couturire
    55%
  • Mnagre
    28%
  • Comptable
    19%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Locas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Locas 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 239 immigration records available for the last name Locas. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 229 military records available for the last name Locas. For the veterans among your Locas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Locas lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Locas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Locas in 1955 was 26, and 96 in 2004.

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