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Larwin Family History

Larwin 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: Darwin, Larkin, Harwin, Largin, Larin, Martin, Karlin, Litwin, Marin

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Where is the Larwin family from?

You can see how Larwin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Larwin family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Larwin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Larwin families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Larwin's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Larwin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Larwin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Larwin ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 127 census records available for the last name Larwin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Larwin 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Larwin. 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 18 military records available for the last name Larwin. For the veterans among your Larwin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Larwin lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1998, in the United States, Larwin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Larwin in 1973 was 72, and 95 in 1998.

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