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Larkie Family History

Larkie 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: Larkin, Lackie, Markie, Larke, Lardie, Marie, Lake, Large, Larose

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Where is the Larkie family from?

You can see how Larkie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Larkie family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Larkie families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Larkie families living in Wisconsin. This was about 54% of all the recorded Larkie's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Larkie families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Larkie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Larkie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Larkie. 100% of Larkie men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 310 census records available for the last name Larkie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Larkie 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Larkie. 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 63 military records available for the last name Larkie. For the veterans among your Larkie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Larkie lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Larkie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Larkie in 1971 was 44, and 72 in 2004.

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