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Larosa Family History

Larosa 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: Larose, La Rosa, Parola, Rosa, Arora, Baros, Jarosz, Aros, Lagos

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Where is the Larosa family from?

You can see how Larosa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Larosa family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Larosa families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 11 Larosa families living in Texas. This was about 39% of all the recorded Larosa's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Larosa families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Larosa surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Larosa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Larosa. 27% of Larosa men worked as a Laborer and 23% of Larosa women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Larosa were New Worker and Clerk. .

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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
    27%
  • Clerk
    8%
  • Barber
    8%
  • New Worker
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    23%
  • Dressmaker
    9%
  • Machine Operator
    8%
  • Clerk
    6%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Larosa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Larosa 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Larosa. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Larosa. For the veterans among your Larosa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Larosa lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Larosa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Larosa in 1947 was 41, and 81 in 2004.

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