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Larivee Family History

Larivee Name Meaning

French (Larivée): variant of Larivé (see Larive ) or Larrivée (see Larrivee ) and in North America an altered form of the latter or of its cognate Arrivé. The surname Larivée is very rare in France.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Larrivee, Larive, Lafever, Larew, Carver, Larmer, Barbee, Faivre

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Where is the Larivee family from?

You can see how Larivee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Larivee family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Larivee families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 16 Larivee families living in Massachusetts. This was about 64% of all the recorded Larivee's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Larivee families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Larivee surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Larivee ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Winder were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Larivee. 36% of Larivee men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Larivee women worked as a Winder. Some less common occupations for Americans named Larivee were Machinist and Secretary. .

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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
    36%
  • Truck Driver
    11%
  • Clerk
    9%
  • Machinist
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Winder
    25%
  • Waitress
    25%
  • Inspector
    25%
  • Secretary
    25%
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Passenger Lists

There are 522 immigration records available for the last name Larivee. 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 623 military records available for the last name Larivee. For the veterans among your Larivee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Larivee lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Larivee life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Larivee in 1961 was 41, and 80 in 2004.

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