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Larby Family History

Larby Surname Meaning

Unexplained; possibly a French locative name from Lherbé Lherbet ‘grassy place’.

It appears as a surname in France with regular English lowering of [e] to [a] before [r] + a consonant.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Larby family from?

You can see how Larby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Larby family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Larby families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 25 Larby families living in Hampshire. This was about 17% of all the recorded Larby's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Larby families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Larby 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 Larby ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Plumber and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Larby. 15% of Larby men worked as a Plumber and 82% of Larby women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Larby were Colliery Manager and Household Duties (unpaid).

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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

  • Plumber
    15%
  • Incapacitated
    15%
  • Gardener
    15%
  • Colliery Manager
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Retired
    4%
  • Household Duties (unpaid)
    3%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Larby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Larby 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 232 immigration records available for the last name Larby. 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 368 military records available for the last name Larby. For the veterans among your Larby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Larby lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Larby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Larby in 1967 was 69, and 71 in 2003.

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