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Larkyn Family History

Larkyn Surname 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: Larkin, Lakin, Lark, Lary, Laskin, Lasky, Markin, Marken, Parkin

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Where is the Larkyn family from?

You can see how Larkyn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Larkyn family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Larkyn family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Larkyn's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Larkyn families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 12 census records available for the last name Larkyn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Larkyn 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Larkyn. 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 3 military records available for the last name Larkyn. For the veterans among your Larkyn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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