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Larrimer Family History

Larrimer Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Larimer, Harrier, Latimer, Carrier, Lorimer, Warriner, Larmer

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Where is the Larrimer family from?

You can see how Larrimer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Larrimer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Larrimer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 15 Larrimer families living in Yorkshire. This was about 63% of all the recorded Larrimer's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Larrimer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Larrimer 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 Larrimer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Larrimer. 60% of Larrimer men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Larrimer women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Larrimer were Salesman and Saleslady.

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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
    60%
  • Salesman
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    60%
  • Saleslady
    40%

What Larrimer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Larrimer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Larrimer 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 104 immigration records available for the last name Larrimer. 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 275 military records available for the last name Larrimer. For the veterans among your Larrimer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Larrimer lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Larrimer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Larrimer in 1967 was 71, and 13 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Larrimer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Larrimer 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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