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Larmer Family History

Larmer Surname Meaning

Scottish northern Irish and English: variant of Lorimer or Larmour.

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


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Where is the Larmer family from?

You can see how Larmer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Larmer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Larmer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 42 Larmer families living in Lancashire. This was about 22% of all the recorded Larmer's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Larmer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Larmer 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 Larmer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Larmer. 70% of Larmer 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
    70%
  • Private Means
    10%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    7%
  • Civil Servant
    7%

What Larmer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Larmer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Larmer 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 8,000 immigration records available for the last name Larmer. 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 748 military records available for the last name Larmer. For the veterans among your Larmer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Larmer lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Larmer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Larmer in 1944 was 22, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Larmer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Larmer 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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