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Larivey Family History

Larivey 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: Larive, Larivee, Harvey, Larkey, Garvey, Larimer, Larrivee, Carvey

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Where is the Larivey family from?

You can see how Larivey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Larivey family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Larivey families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1920 there were 2 Larivey families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Larivey's in USA. New York had the highest population of Larivey families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Larivey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Larivey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Larivey. 100% of Larivey men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 147 census records available for the last name Larivey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Larivey 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Larivey. 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 53 military records available for the last name Larivey. For the veterans among your Larivey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Larivey lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Larivey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Larivey in 1966 was 64, and 85 in 2003.

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