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![Show Contents]() Larky History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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Larky is a name of Anglo-Saxon origin. It was a name given to a person who can sing beautifully like a lark. A broad and miscellaneous class of surnames, nickname surnames referred to a characteristic of the first person who used the name. They can describe the bearer's favored style of clothing, appearance, habits, or character. Early Origins of the Larky familyThe surname Larky was first found in Norfolk, where they held a family seat from ancient times. Early History of the Larky familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Larky research. Another 88 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1273, 1275, 1332, 1490, 1520, 1529, 1544, 1584 and 1679 are included under the topic Early Larky History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Larky Spelling VariationsBefore the last few hundred years, the English language had no fast system of spelling rules. For that reason, spelling variations are commonly found in early Anglo-Saxon surnames. Over the years, many variations of the name Larky were recorded, including Lark, Larke, Larks, Laurk, Lauerk, Larkie, Larkey and others. Early Notables of the Larky familyDistinguished members of the family include Ralph Larke, a prominent 13th century landholder in Norfolk; Joan Larke (c.1490-after 1529), English mistress of Cardinal Thomas Wolsey, and the...
Another 27 words (2 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Larky Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Larky familyTo escape oppression and starvation at that time, many English families left for the "open frontiers" of the New World with all its perceived opportunities. In droves people migrated to the many British colonies, those in North America in particular, paying high rates for passages in cramped, unsafe ships. Although many of the settlers did not make the long passage alive, those who did see the shores of North America perceived great opportunities before them. Many of the families that came from England went on to make essential contributions to the emerging nations of Canada and the United States. Research into various historical records revealed some of first members of the Larky family emigrate to North America: Alex and Mary Larkie, who sailed to Philadelphia in 1811; Daniel Larkey to New York in 1822; and Chris Larke to Colorado in 1893.
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