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Larre Family History

Larre Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Barre, Large, Lare, Karre, Lapre, Marre, Larue, Larrea, Harre, Carre

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Where is the Larre family from?

You can see how Larre families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Larre family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Larre families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 41 Larre families living in Channel Islands. This was about 50% of all the recorded Larre's in United Kingdom. Channel Islands had the highest population of Larre families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Larre 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 Larre ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Larre. 54% of Larre men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Larre women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Larre were Farmer and Waitress.

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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
    54%
  • Carpenter
    16%
  • Partner
    16%
  • Farmer
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Waitress
    34%

What Larre family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Larre. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Larre 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 512 immigration records available for the last name Larre. 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 183 military records available for the last name Larre. For the veterans among your Larre ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Larre lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2001, in the United States, Larre life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Larre in 1957 was 69, and 89 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Larre

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Larre 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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