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Largen Name Meaning

Altered form of English Largent .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Largin, Harben, Wargel, Larew, Largent, Maren, Largey, Laroe, Larkin

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Where is the Largen family from?

You can see how Largen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Largen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Largen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Largen family living in North Carolina. This was about 25% of all the recorded Largen's in USA. North Carolina and 3 other states had the highest population of Largen families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Largen 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 Largen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Largen. 37% of Largen men worked as a Farmer and 28% of Largen women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Largen were Manager and Bi Inspector. .

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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
    37%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Clerk
    7%
  • Manager
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    28%
  • Housewife
    23%
  • Seamstress
    17%
  • Bi Inspector
    12%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Largen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Largen 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 527 immigration records available for the last name Largen. 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 606 military records available for the last name Largen. For the veterans among your Largen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Largen lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2003, in the United States, Largen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Largen in 1947 was 33, and 76 in 2003.

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