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Laraia Family History

Laraia 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: La Raia, Arata, Araya, Araiza, Maria, Larkin, Barcia, Tarzia, Raia

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Where is the Laraia family from?

You can see how Laraia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Laraia family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Laraia families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 10 Laraia families living in New York. This was about 26% of all the recorded Laraia's in USA. New York had the highest population of Laraia families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Laraia 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 Laraia ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Laraia. 13% of Laraia men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Laraia women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Laraia were Helper and Secretary. .

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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
    13%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Carpenter
    10%
  • Helper
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    25%
  • Salesgirl
    19%
  • Housewife
    19%
  • Secretary
    13%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Laraia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Laraia 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 514 immigration records available for the last name Laraia. 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 249 military records available for the last name Laraia. For the veterans among your Laraia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Laraia lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Laraia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Laraia in 1951 was 69, and 87 in 2004.

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