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Larrissey Family History

Larrissey 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: Morrissey, Labrosse, Brissey, Laprise, Garriss, Larrieu, Crissey

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Where is the Larrissey family from?

You can see how Larrissey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Larrissey family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Larrissey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Larrissey families living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Larrissey's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Larrissey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Larrissey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Larrissey ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Larrissey ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 254 census records available for the last name Larrissey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Larrissey 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Larrissey. 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 30 military records available for the last name Larrissey. For the veterans among your Larrissey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Larrissey lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1980, in the United States, Larrissey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Larrissey in 1967 was 68, and 76 in 1980.

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