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Larter Family History

Larter Surname Meaning

English (East Anglia): unexplained. There is a Larter Farm in Norfolk but whether the placename gave rise to the surname or vice versa is not clear.

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


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Where is the Larter family from?

You can see how Larter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Larter family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Larter families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 206 Larter families living in Suffolk. This was about 27% of all the recorded Larter's in United Kingdom. Suffolk had the highest population of Larter families in 1891.
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What did your Larter ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Larter. 13% of Larter men worked as a General Labourer and 70% of Larter women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Larter were Farm Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Dutie.

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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

  • General Labourer
    13%
  • Bricklayer
    10%
  • Gardener
    9%
  • Farm Labourer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    70%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Incapacitated
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dutie
    3%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Larter. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Larter. For the veterans among your Larter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Larter lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Larter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Larter in 1962 was 68, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Larter 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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