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Larkman Family History

Larkman Surname Meaning

English: probably from Middle English Lark + man ‘servant of a man surnamed Lark’

a name well evidenced in East Anglia (see Lark).

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Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Larkman family from?

You can see how Larkman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Larkman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Larkman families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there was 1 Larkman family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Larkman's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Larkman families in 1911.
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What did your Larkman ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Larkman. 100% of Larkman men worked as a Farmer.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Larkman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Larkman 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 490 immigration records available for the last name Larkman. 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 468 military records available for the last name Larkman. For the veterans among your Larkman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Larkman lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Larkman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Larkman in 1967 was 72, and 75 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Larkman 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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