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Larvie Family History

Larvie 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: Arvie, Jarvie, Garvie, Harvie, Lardie, Marie, Lavin, Large, Marvin

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Where is the Larvie family from?

You can see how Larvie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Larvie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Larvie families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 2 Larvie families living in Connecticut. This was about 50% of all the recorded Larvie's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Larvie families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Larvie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Larvie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Larvie. 44% of Larvie men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Larvie women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Larvie were Ranching and Farmer. .

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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
    44%
  • Farmer
    32%
  • Clerk
    13%
  • Ranching
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Seamstress
    23%
  • Cook
    23%
  • Farmer
    23%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Larvie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Larvie 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 89 immigration records available for the last name Larvie. 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 299 military records available for the last name Larvie. For the veterans among your Larvie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Larvie lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Larvie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Larvie in 1967 was 68, and 79 in 2004.

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