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Origins of the Larkings surname

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About the Larkingses

We have a total number of 185 records for people with the last name Larkings.

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Where do most Larkingses live?

In 1921, most Larkingses lived in West Midlands.


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Interesting facts about Larkingses

How common is your surname?

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

We have 174 records for the Larkings surname. The oldest one dates back to 1890.

Who were Larkingses most likely to marry?

Dunns

&

Mitchells

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What are the most common Larkings first names?

  • James
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Larkingses

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

Common Female occupations for Larkingses in 1921
Laundress

3

Charwoman

2

Domestic Servant

2

Nurse

2

Assistant Teacher

1

Common Male occupations for Larkingses in 1921
General Labourer

3

Bricklayer

2

Hawkers Son

2

Laborer

2

Labourer Son

2

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