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Larelle Family History

Larelle Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Lavelle, Lacelle, Labelle, Capelle, Lasell, Lasalle, Parella

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Where is the Larelle family from?

You can see how Larelle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Larelle family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Larelle families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 14 Larelle families living in Ohio. This was about 33% of all the recorded Larelle's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Larelle families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Larelle surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Larelle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Larelle. 43% of Larelle men worked as a Laborer and 39% of Larelle women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Larelle were Clerk and Typist. .

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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
    43%
  • Truck Driver
    22%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Clerk
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    39%
  • Stenographer
    31%
  • Saleslady
    16%
  • Typist
    16%
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Census Records

There are 794 census records available for the last name Larelle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Larelle 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 143 immigration records available for the last name Larelle. 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 28 military records available for the last name Larelle. For the veterans among your Larelle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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