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Larrabee Family History

Larrabee Surname Meaning

English: probably from an unidentified English placename formed with the Old Norse element by ‘farmstead’ ‘settlement’.

Americanized form of French Larrivée (see Larrivee) or of its altered form Larivée (see Larivee).

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


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Where is the Larrabee family from?

You can see how Larrabee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Larrabee family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Larrabee families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 79 Larrabee families living in Maine. This was about 63% of all the recorded Larrabee's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Larrabee families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Larrabee 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 Larrabee ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Larrabee. 19% of Larrabee men worked as a Laborer and 13% of Larrabee women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Larrabee were Manager 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
    19%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Salesman
    6%
  • Manager
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    13%
  • Housewife
    12%
  • Saleslady
    10%
  • Secretary
    8%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Larrabee. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Larrabee. For the veterans among your Larrabee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Larrabee lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Larrabee life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Larrabee in 1944 was 24, and 74 in 2004.

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