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Larette Family History

Larette 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: Lorette, Lirette, Lerette, Surette, Parlette, Lafitte, Majette

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Where is the Larette family from?

You can see how Larette families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Larette family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Larette families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Larette families living in West Virginia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Larette's in USA. West Virginia had the highest population of Larette families in 1880.
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What did your Larette ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Pail Maker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Larette. 100% of Larette men worked as a Pail Maker. .

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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

  • Pail Maker
    100%
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Census Records

There are 224 census records available for the last name Larette. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Larette 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Larette. 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 10 military records available for the last name Larette. For the veterans among your Larette ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Larette lifespan?

Average Larette life expectancy in 2002 was 75 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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