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Larking Family History

Larking Surname Meaning

variant of Larkin.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Larking family from?

You can see how Larking families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Larking family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Larking families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 116 Larking families living in London. This was about 38% of all the recorded Larking's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Larking families in 1891.
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What did your Larking ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Larking. 40% of Larking men worked as a Builders Labourer and 77% of Larking women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Larking were Dairy Farmer and Unpaid Household 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Builders Labourer
    40%
  • Farmworker
    40%
  • Dairy Farmer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    77%
  • Private Means
    5%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    3%

What Larking family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Larking. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Larking 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 Larking. 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 667 military records available for the last name Larking. For the veterans among your Larking ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Larking lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Larking life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Larking in 1968 was 84, and 71 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Larking

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Larking 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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