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Larvin Name Meaning

variant spelling of Lavin .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Lavin, Marvin, Larkin, Parvin, Tarvin, Garvin, Harvin, Largin, Larin

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Where is the Larvin family from?

You can see how Larvin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Larvin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Larvin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there was 1 Larvin family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Larvin's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Larvin families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Larvin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Larvin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Larvin. 58% of Larvin men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Larvin women worked as a 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
    58%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Larvin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Larvin 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 232 immigration records available for the last name Larvin. 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 442 military records available for the last name Larvin. For the veterans among your Larvin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Larvin lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Larvin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Larvin in 1968 was 72, and 75 in 2004.

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