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Larssen Family History

Larssen 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: Lassen, Larsen, Larsson, Larose, Lasser, Marsden, Larison, Claassen

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Where is the Larssen family from?

You can see how Larssen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Larssen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Larssen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 10 Larssen families living in Minnesota. This was about 33% of all the recorded Larssen's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Larssen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Larssen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Larssen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Larssen. 50% of Larssen men worked as a Salesman and 25% of Larssen women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Larssen were Manager and 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

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Manager
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%
  • Helper
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    25%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Larssen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Larssen 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Larssen. 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 124 military records available for the last name Larssen. For the veterans among your Larssen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Larssen lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Larssen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Larssen in 1963 was 72, and 78 in 2004.

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