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Laro Family History

Laro Surname Meaning

Americanized form of French Canadian Lareau.

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


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Where is the Laro family from?

You can see how Laro families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Laro family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Laro families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Laro families living in Yorkshire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Laro's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Laro families in 1891.
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What did your Laro ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Laro. 68% of Laro men worked as a Laborer and 40% of Laro women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Laro were Proprietor and Housework.

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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
    68%
  • Painter
    11%
  • Farmer
    8%
  • Proprietor
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    40%
  • Teacher
    20%
  • House Work
    20%
  • Housework
    20%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Laro. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Laro 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 476 immigration records available for the last name Laro. 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 535 military records available for the last name Laro. For the veterans among your Laro ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Laro lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Laro life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Laro in 1963 was 73, and 77 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Laro 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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