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Larin Family History

Larin Surname Meaning

Spanish (León and Cantabria; Larín): probably a habitational name from any of several places called Larín in A Coruña and Lugo provinces (Galicia).

Russian: patronymic from the personal name Larya a pet form of Ilary and Ilarion (both from Greek hilaros ‘joyful’; compare Hillary).

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


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Where is the Larin family from?

You can see how Larin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Larin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Larin families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 11 Larin families living in Durham. This was about 22% of all the recorded Larin's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Larin families in 1891.
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What did your Larin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Motor Vehicle Owner Trading As Lakins Transport Services and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Larin. 100% of Larin men worked as a Motor Vehicle Owner Trading As Lakins Transport Services and 100% of Larin 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Motor Vehicle Owner Trading As Lakins Transport Services
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Larin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Larin 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Larin. 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 317 military records available for the last name Larin. For the veterans among your Larin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Larin lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Larin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Larin in 1948 was 29, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Larin 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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