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Larn Family History

Larn Surname Meaning

possibly a nickname from Middle English laroun ‘thief’ (Old French laron).

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Larn family from?

You can see how Larn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Larn family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Larn families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 20 Larn families living in Norfolk. This was about 61% of all the recorded Larn's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Larn families in 1891.
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What did your Larn ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer (grazing) and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Larn. 100% of Larn men worked as a Farmer (grazing) and 79% of Larn 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farmer (grazing)
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    79%
  • Draper Owner
    10%
  • Housekeeping At Home Now A T S
    7%
  • Retired
    7%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Larn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Larn 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 364 immigration records available for the last name Larn. 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 550 military records available for the last name Larn. For the veterans among your Larn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Larn lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1998, in the United States, Larn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Larn in 1962 was 79, and 102 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Larn 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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