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Larger Family History

Larger Surname Meaning

German: topographic name for someone living near a larch tree or a stand of larches from Middle High German larche ‘larch’.

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


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Where is the Larger family from?

You can see how Larger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Larger family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Larger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 16 Larger families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Larger's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Larger families in 1891.
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What did your Larger ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Larger. 100% of Larger women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Larger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Larger 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 603 immigration records available for the last name Larger. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Larger. For the veterans among your Larger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Larger lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Larger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Larger in 1963 was 71, and 99 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Larger 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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