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Lok Family History

Lok Surname Meaning

Chinese: Cantonese form of the surname 樂 see Le Chinese: Cantonese form of the surnames 陸 鹿 逯 and 禄 see Lu 5 and 7-9.

Chinese: Cantonese form of the surname 駱 see Luo.

Dutch: nickname for a person with fine hair or curly hair from Middle Dutch locke ‘lock (of hair) curl’ (see Lock).

Alternatively, it may be a topographical name for someone living near an area distinguished by an abundance of cottongrass.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Lok family from?

You can see how Lok families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lok family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Lok families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Lok families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Lok's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Lok families in 1911.
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What did your Lok ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Laundryman was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Lok. 50% of Lok men worked as a Laundryman.

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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

  • Laundryman
    50%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Gardener
    25%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lok. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lok 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 7,000 immigration records available for the last name Lok. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Lok. For the veterans among your Lok ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lok lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Lok life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Lok in 1963 was 75, and 51 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lok ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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