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Larimer Family History

Larimer Surname Meaning

English and Scottish: occupational name for a maker and seller of spurs, bits, and other small metal attachments to harness and tackle.

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


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Where is the Larimer family from?

You can see how Larimer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Larimer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Larimer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Larimer families living in Devon. This was about 25% of all the recorded Larimer's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Larimer families in 1891.
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What did your Larimer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Larimer. 100% of Larimer women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Larimer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Larimer 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 687 immigration records available for the last name Larimer. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Larimer. For the veterans among your Larimer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Larimer lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Larimer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Larimer in 1954 was 57, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Larimer 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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