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Larkey Family History

Larkey Surname Meaning

English: shortened form of Irish Mullarkey. In Britain it is found predominantly in Liverpool and Wales.

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


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Where is the Larkey family from?

You can see how Larkey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Larkey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Larkey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 21 Larkey families living in Lancashire. This was about 31% of all the recorded Larkey's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Larkey families in 1891.
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What did your Larkey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Larkey. 100% of Larkey 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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Larkey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Larkey 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 742 immigration records available for the last name Larkey. 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 848 military records available for the last name Larkey. For the veterans among your Larkey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Larkey lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Larkey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Larkey in 1949 was 43, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Larkey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Larkey 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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