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Larie Family History

Larie 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: Marie, Large, Lare, Larive, Laris, Alarie, Laurie, Larue, Labrie

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Where is the Larie family from?

You can see how Larie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Larie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Larie families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1840 there was 1 Larie family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Larie's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Larie families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Larie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Larie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Larie. 54% of Larie men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Larie women worked as a Housekeeper. .

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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

  • Farmer
    54%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Operator
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%
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What Larie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 999 census records available for the last name Larie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Larie 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 238 immigration records available for the last name Larie. 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 142 military records available for the last name Larie. For the veterans among your Larie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Larie lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2003, in the United States, Larie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Larie in 1950 was 54, and 73 in 2003.

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