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Larkey Family History

Larkey Name 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


Similar surnames: Lackey, Carey, Parkey, Harkey, Mackey, Largey, Larney, Lakey, Darsey

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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 1840 there were 3 Larkey families living in Ohio. This was about 27% of all the recorded Larkey's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Larkey families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Larkey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Larkey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Larkey. 32% of Larkey men worked as a Farmer and 16% of Larkey women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Larkey were Carpenter and Housewife. .

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    32%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Carpenter
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    16%
  • Secretary
    12%
  • Maid
    12%
  • Housewife
    12%
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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 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 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.

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