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Origins of the Larkin surname

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About the Larkins

We have a total number of 51668 records for people with the last name Larkin.

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Where do most Larkins live?

In 1921, most Larkins lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Larkins

How common is your surname?

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

We have 25,400 records for the Larkin surname. The oldest one dates back to 1558.

Who were Larkins most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Larkin first names?

  • John
  • James
  • Mary
  • Margaret

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Common jobs for Larkins

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

Common Female occupations for Larkins in 1921
Dressmaker

107

Domestic Servant

85

Laundress

79

General Servant Domestic

74

Housekeeper

58

Common Male occupations for Larkins in 1921
General Labourer

179

Agricultural Labourer

85

Coal Miner

75

Dock Labourer

72

Bricklayer

71

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