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Larkner Family History

Larkner Name 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: Lardner, Lakner, Larner, Lackner, Marker, Garner, Harker, Langner

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Where is the Larkner family from?

You can see how Larkner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Larkner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Larkner families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Larkner families living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Larkner's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Larkner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Larkner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Larkner ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Larkner ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 76 census records available for the last name Larkner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Larkner 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Larkner. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 9 military records available for the last name Larkner. For the veterans among your Larkner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Larkner lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2002, in the United States, Larkner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Larkner in 1975 was 78, and 99 in 2002.

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