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Origins of the Larkey surname

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About the Larkeys

We have a total number of 957 records for people with the last name Larkey.

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Where do most Larkeys live?

In 1921, most Larkeys lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Larkeys

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 562 records for the Larkey surname. The oldest one dates back to 1939.

Who were Larkeys most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Larkeys.

What are the most common Larkey first names?

  • John
  • James
  • Mary
  • Margaret

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Common jobs for Larkeys

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Larkeys in 1921
House Servant

3

Boot Fitter

2

Capsul Making

2

Cook Domestic Servant

2

Domestic Servant General

2

Common Male occupations for Larkeys in 1921
Carter

4

Farm Labourer

4

General Farmers

4

Tailor

4

Agricultural Labourer

3

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