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Lar Family History

Lar Name Meaning

Burmese (Karen): from a personal name usually forming part of a compound name apparently a variant of Lah — Note: Since Karens do not have hereditary surnames this name was registered as such only after immigration of its bearers to the US. West African (Nigeria): unexplained.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Lal, Lau, Klar, Lear, Mar, Lax, Lai, Lay, Lark, Lao

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Where is the Lar family from?

You can see how Lar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lar family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Lar families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 7 Lar families living in Texas. This was about 21% of all the recorded Lar's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Lar families in 1880.
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What did your Lar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lar. 64% of Lar men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Lar women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lar were Brakeman and Waitress. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    64%
  • Executive Salesman
    19%
  • Brakeman
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Waitress
    50%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Lar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lar census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 819 immigration records available for the last name Lar. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 372 military records available for the last name Lar. For the veterans among your Lar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lar lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2000, in the United States, Lar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Lar in 1975 was 93, and 95 in 2000.

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