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Laraba Family History

Laraba 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: Karaba, Arata, Araya, Barba, Raba, Barabas, Arana, Lalama, Arabia

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Where is the Laraba family from?

You can see how Laraba families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Laraba family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Laraba families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Laraba family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Laraba's in USA. New York had the highest population of Laraba families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Laraba 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 Laraba ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Waitress was the top reported job for people in the USA named Laraba. 50% of Laraba women worked as a 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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%

What Laraba family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 287 census records available for the last name Laraba. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Laraba 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Laraba. 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 60 military records available for the last name Laraba. For the veterans among your Laraba ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Laraba lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2000, in the United States, Laraba life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Laraba in 1968 was 91, and 71 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Laraba 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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