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Larren Family History

Larren 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: Farren, Warren, Larrea, Karren, Lauren, Larsen, Garren, Largen

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Where is the Larren family from?

You can see how Larren families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Larren family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Larren families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Larren family living in Indiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Larren's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Larren families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Larren 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 Larren ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Larren. 28% of Larren men worked as a Farmer and 14% of Larren women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Larren were Farming and Housekeeper. .

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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

  • Farmer
    28%
  • Carpenter
    10%
  • Laborer
    10%
  • Farming
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    14%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Stenographer
    11%
  • Housekeeper
    11%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Larren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Larren 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 697 immigration records available for the last name Larren. 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 133 military records available for the last name Larren. For the veterans among your Larren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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