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Larley Family History

Larley 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: Barley, Varley, Harley, Marley, Farley, Carley, Darley, Lawley

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Where is the Larley family from?

You can see how Larley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Larley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Larley families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 5 Larley families living in Alabama. This was about 71% of all the recorded Larley's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Larley families in 1880.
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What did your Larley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Larley. 58% of Larley men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Larley women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Larley were Laborer and Maid. .

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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
    58%
  • Laborer
    43%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    43%
  • Secretary
    29%
  • Maid
    29%
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Census Records

There are 988 census records available for the last name Larley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Larley 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 121 immigration records available for the last name Larley. 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 104 military records available for the last name Larley. For the veterans among your Larley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Larley lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2000, in the United States, Larley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Larley in 1970 was 73, and 80 in 2000.

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