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Larr Family History

Larr Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Lahr.

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


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Where is the Larr family from?

You can see how Larr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Larr family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Larr families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 22 Larr families living in Devon. This was about 17% of all the recorded Larr's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Larr families in 1891.
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What did your Larr ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Larr. 90% of Larr 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
    90%
  • Daily Domestic Paid
    11%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Larr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Larr 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 420 immigration records available for the last name Larr. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Larr. For the veterans among your Larr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Larr lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Larr life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Larr in 1947 was 46, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Larr 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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