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Larer Family History

Larer 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: Layer, Lauer, Laver, Lare, Larner, Laier, Lazer, Lager, Lamer, Larmer

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Where is the Larer family from?

You can see how Larer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Larer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Larer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Larer families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Larer's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Larer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Larer 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 Larer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Cook was the top reported job for people in the USA named Larer. 100% of Larer women worked as a Cook.

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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

  • Cook
    100%

What Larer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 515 census records available for the last name Larer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Larer 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 123 immigration records available for the last name Larer. 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 319 military records available for the last name Larer. For the veterans among your Larer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Larer lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Larer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Larer in 1963 was 51, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Larer 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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