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Larck Family History

Larck 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: Marck, Lauck, Lark, Larch, Laack, Lack, Larock, Larick, Barck, Mark

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Where is the Larck family from?

You can see how Larck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Larck family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Larck families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 11 Larck families living in Manitoba. This was about 50% of all the recorded Larck's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Larck families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Larck surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Larck ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Larck. 39% of Larck men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Larck women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Larck were Salesman and Weaver.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    39%
  • Machinist
    24%
  • Asbestos Worker
    10%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    23%
  • Teacher
    23%
  • Weaver
    23%

What Larck family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Larck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Larck 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 188 immigration records available for the last name Larck. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 132 military records available for the last name Larck. For the veterans among your Larck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Larck lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Larck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Larck in 1952 was 59, and 69 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Larck

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Larck 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.

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