Larkens Family History

Larkens Surname Meaning

Similar surnames: Larkins, Larkin, Marken, Largent, Larkey, Lukens, Lares, Larsen, Likens, Parkins

2,000 record(s) for Larkens

754	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
50	Military Records
53	Immigration Records
771	Census and Voter Lists
465	Member Trees

Where is the Larkens family from?

You can see how Larkens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Larkens family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Larkens families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Larkens family living in Indiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Larkens's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Larkens families in 1840.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Larkens surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Larkens ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Larkens. 50% of Larkens men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Larkens women worked as a Waitress.

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

50%

Nya

50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

Waitress

100%

What Larkens family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 771 census records available for the last name Larkens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Larkens census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Passenger List

There are 53 immigration records available for the last name Larkens. 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.

Military Records

There are 50 military records available for the last name Larkens. For the veterans among your Larkens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

What is the average Larkens lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Larkens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Larkens in 1969 was 68, and 89 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Larkens 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.