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Larmour Name Meaning

Irish (northern) Scottish and English: possibly a variant of Armour with fused Old French definite article le but the name is recorded only from the 19th century so it may be a modern alteration of some other name such as Lorimer or Larner .

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


Similar surnames: Armour, Larmer, Larmore, Armor, Barbour, Lamond, Lamont, Lairmore

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Where is the Larmour family from?

You can see how Larmour families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Larmour family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Larmour families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1840 there were 2 Larmour families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Larmour's in USA. New York had the highest population of Larmour families in 1840.
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What did your Larmour ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Larmour. 15% of Larmour men worked as a Salesman and 25% of Larmour women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Larmour were Laborer and Comptometer Operator. .

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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
    15%
  • Machinist
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    15%
  • Laborer
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    25%
  • Teacher
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%
  • Comptometer Operator
    25%
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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Larmour. 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 901 military records available for the last name Larmour. For the veterans among your Larmour ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Larmour lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Larmour life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Larmour in 1963 was 85, and 81 in 2003.

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