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Lars Family History

Lars 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: Mars, Lark, Lary, Lare, Laas, Laris, Lass, Lais, Laws, Larsh

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Where is the Lars family from?

You can see how Lars families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lars family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lars families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Lars family living in Alabama. This was about 33% of all the recorded Lars's in USA. Alabama and 2 other states had the highest population of Lars families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lars surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Lars ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lars. 27% of Lars men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Lars women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lars were Salesman and Housewife. .

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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
    27%
  • Farm Worker
    16%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Lars. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lars 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Lars. 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 214 military records available for the last name Lars. For the veterans among your Lars ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lars lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Lars life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Lars in 1969 was 52, and 64 in 2003.

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