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Larrison Name Meaning

Americanized form of Danish or Norwegian Larsen and Swedish Larsson . Compare Larison and Lairson .

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


Similar surnames: Larison, Larson, Lairson, Arnason, Arnson, Lageson, Laurin, Harmison

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Where is the Larrison family from?

You can see how Larrison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Larrison family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Larrison families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 6 Larrison families living in New Jersey. This was about 27% of all the recorded Larrison's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Larrison families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Larrison 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 Larrison ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Larrison. 26% of Larrison men worked as a Farmer and 13% of Larrison women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Larrison were Proprietor and Stenographer. .

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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
    26%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Salesman
    6%
  • Proprietor
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    13%
  • Housekeeper
    13%
  • Teacher
    9%
  • Stenographer
    9%
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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Larrison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Larrison 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 555 immigration records available for the last name Larrison. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Larrison. For the veterans among your Larrison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Larrison lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Larrison life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Larrison in 1960 was 47, and 64 in 2004.

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