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Larez Family History

Larez Surname Meaning

Spanish (Lárez):: probably a variant of Lares. alternatively perhaps a patronymic from Lara.

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


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Where is the Larez family from?

You can see how Larez families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Larez family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Larez families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 11 Larez families living in Lancashire. This was about 85% of all the recorded Larez's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Larez families in 1891.
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What did your Larez ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and General Helper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Larez. 59% of Larez men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Larez women worked as a General Helper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Larez were Beet Laborer and Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    59%
  • Labor
    25%
  • Beet Laborer
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • General Helper
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Larez. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Larez 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 485 immigration records available for the last name Larez. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 106 military records available for the last name Larez. For the veterans among your Larez ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Larez lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Larez life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Larez in 1945 was 23, and 59 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Larez ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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