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Early Origins of the Larkman family

The surname Larkman was first found in Norfolk, where Reginald de Lakeham was registered in Norfolk in the Hundredorum Rolls of 1273.

Early History of the Larkman family

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Larkman Spelling Variations

The English language only became standardized in the last few centuries; therefore,spelling variations are common among early Anglo-Saxon names. As the form of the English language changed, even the spelling of literate people's names evolved. Larkman has been recorded under many different variations, including Lakeman, Lakeham, Lakenham, Lackman, Lachman, Lochman, Lacman and many more.

Early Notables of the Larkman family

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Australia Larkman migration to Australia +

Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include:

Larkman Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century
  • Mr. Thomas Larkman, British Convict who was convicted in Norwich, Norfolk, England for 7 years, transported aboard the "Asia" on 25th April 1840, arriving in Tasmania (Van Diemen's Land) 1
  • George Larkman, aged 21, who arrived in South Australia in 1852 aboard the ship "Omega" 2


  1. Convict Records Voyages to Australia (Retrieved 17th January 2020). Retrieved from https://convictrecords.com.au/ships/asia/1840
  2. South Australian Register Tuesday 3 February 1852. (Retrieved 2010, November 5) OMEGA 1852. Retrieved http://www.theshipslist.com/ships/australia/omega1852.shtml


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