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Larges Family History

Larges 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: Large, Larger, Karges, Lares, Largey, Garges, Largen, Barnes, Lage

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Where is the Larges family from?

You can see how Larges families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Larges family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Larges families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Larges family living in Shropshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Larges's in United Kingdom. Shropshire had the highest population of Larges families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Larges 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 Larges ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Larges. 36% of Larges men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    36%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Painter
    22%
  • Farm Labor
    15%

What Larges family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 384 census records available for the last name Larges. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Larges 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Larges. 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 280 military records available for the last name Larges. For the veterans among your Larges ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Larges lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Larges life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Larges in 1967 was 84, and 77 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Larges 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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