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Larraga Family History

Larraga Surname Meaning

Basque: habitational name from a town called Larraga in Navarre (near Tafalla) from Basque larre ‘pastureland’.

The name is derived from the combination of its geographical and linguistic components.

Specifically, it includes the locative suffix -aga which translates to ‘place or group of’.

This encapsulates the essence of the region's agricultural landscape.

Thus, Larraga reflects a significant connection to the pastoral heritage of the Basque country.

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


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You can see how Larraga families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Larraga family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Larraga families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Larraga families living in Connecticut. This was 100% of all the recorded Larraga's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Larraga families in 1880.
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What did your Larraga ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Waitress was the top reported job for people in the USA named Larraga. 100% of Larraga women worked as a Waitress.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
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Passenger Lists

There are 128 immigration records available for the last name Larraga. 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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There are 10 military records available for the last name Larraga. For the veterans among your Larraga ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Between 1978 and 2004, in the United States, Larraga life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Larraga in 1978 was 20, and 84 in 2004.

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