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Larivee Family History

Larivee Surname Meaning

French (Larivée): variant of Larivé (see Larive) or Larrivée (see Larrivee) and in North America an altered form of the latter or of its cognate Arrivé.

The surname Larivée is very rare in France.

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


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Where is the Larivee family from?

You can see how Larivee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Larivee family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Larivee families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Larivee family living in Gloucestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Larivee's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Larivee families in 1891.
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What did your Larivee ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Winder were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Larivee. 36% of Larivee men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Larivee women worked as a Winder. Some less common occupations for Americans named Larivee were Machinist and Secretary.

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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

  • Laborer
    36%
  • Truck Driver
    11%
  • Clerk
    9%
  • Machinist
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Winder
    25%
  • Waitress
    25%
  • Inspector
    25%
  • Secretary
    25%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Larivee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Larivee 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 522 immigration records available for the last name Larivee. 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 623 military records available for the last name Larivee. For the veterans among your Larivee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Larivee lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Larivee life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Larivee in 1961 was 41, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Larivee 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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