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Origins of the Larking surname

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About the Larkings

We have a total number of 3868 records for people with the last name Larking.

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Where do most Larkings live?

In 1921, most Larkings lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Larkings

How common is your surname?

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

We have 3,420 records for the Larking surname. The oldest one dates back to 1840.

Who were Larkings most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Larking first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Elizabeth
  • Mary

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Common jobs for Larkings

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

Common Female occupations for Larkings in 1921
Laundress

22

Dressmaker

13

Servant

11

Domestic Servant

10

Female Attendant

10

Common Male occupations for Larkings in 1921
Agricultural Labourer

25

General Labourer

16

Attendant

13

Farmer

13

Carpenter

12

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