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Larrimore Family History

Larrimore Surname Meaning

Scottish and northern Irish: variant of Lorimer.

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


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Where is the Larrimore family from?

You can see how Larrimore families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Larrimore family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Larrimore families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Larrimore families living in Yorkshire. This was about 83% of all the recorded Larrimore's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Larrimore families in 1891.
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What did your Larrimore ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laundress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Larrimore. 30% of Larrimore men worked as a Farmer and 13% of Larrimore women worked as a Laundress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Larrimore were Waterman and Seamstress.

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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

  • Farmer
    30%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Waterman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laundress
    13%
  • Stenographer
    13%
  • Waitress
    13%
  • Seamstress
    10%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Larrimore. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Larrimore 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 294 immigration records available for the last name Larrimore. 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 Larrimore. For the veterans among your Larrimore ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Larrimore lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Larrimore life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Larrimore in 1954 was 48, and 68 in 2004.

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