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Larance Family History

Larance Surname Meaning

Altered form of French Laurence.

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


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Where is the Larance family from?

You can see how Larance families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Larance family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Larance families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Larance families living in Devon. This was about 23% of all the recorded Larance's in United Kingdom. Devon and 1 other county had the highest population of Larance families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Larance 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 Larance ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Larance. 34% of Larance men worked as a Laborer and 17% of Larance women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Larance were Hired Hand and New Worker.

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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
    34%
  • Farmer
    32%
  • Farming
    8%
  • Hired Hand
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    17%
  • Housewife
    17%
  • House Work
    17%
  • New Worker
    17%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Larance. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Larance 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 154 immigration records available for the last name Larance. 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 339 military records available for the last name Larance. For the veterans among your Larance ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Larance lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Larance life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Larance in 1952 was 46, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Larance 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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