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Laramie Family History

Laramie Surname Meaning

Altered form of French Laramée (see Laramee).

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


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Where is the Laramie family from?

You can see how Laramie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Laramie family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Laramie families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Laramie family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Laramie's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Laramie families in 1891.
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What did your Laramie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Laramie. 20% of Laramie men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Laramie women worked as a Maid.

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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
    20%
  • Machinist
    8%
  • Truck Driver
    7%
  • Electrician
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Laramie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Laramie 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 584 immigration records available for the last name Laramie. 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 Laramie. For the veterans among your Laramie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Laramie lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Laramie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Laramie in 1955 was 55, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Laramie 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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