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Larig Family History

Larig 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: Laris, Harig, Lorig, Ladig, Larin, Marie, Marin, Lang, Paris, Mari

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Where is the Larig family from?

You can see how Larig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Larig family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Larig families were found in USA in 1880, and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 8 Larig families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Larig's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Larig families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Larig 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 Larig ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Owner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Larig. 100% of Larig men worked as an Owner.

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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

  • Owner
    100%

What Larig family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 149 census records available for the last name Larig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Larig 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Larig. 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 4 military records available for the last name Larig. For the veterans among your Larig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Larig lifespan?

Average Larig life expectancy in 1963 was 78 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Larig 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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