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Larke Family History

Larke Surname Meaning

English (mainly Norfolk): variant of Lark.

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


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Where is the Larke family from?

You can see how Larke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Larke family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Larke families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 130 Larke families living in Norfolk. This was about 32% of all the recorded Larke's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Larke families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Larke 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 Larke ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Cowman and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Larke. 37% of Larke men worked as a Cowman and 76% of Larke women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Larke were General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Dutie.

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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 1939

  • Cowman
    37%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Tailor
    16%
  • General Labourer
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    76%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Private Means
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dutie
    3%

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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Larke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Larke 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Larke. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, 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 Larke. For the veterans among your Larke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Larke lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Larke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Larke in 1963 was 61, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Larke 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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