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Larrson Family History

Larrson 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: Larison, Lairson, Larson, Larsson, Larrison, Parson, Marron, Barron

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Where is the Larrson family from?

You can see how Larrson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Larrson family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Larrson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there were 8 Larrson families living in Ayrshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Larrson's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Larrson families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Larrson 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 Larrson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Larrson. 32% of Larrson men worked as a Carpenter and 34% of Larrson women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Larrson were Driller and Clerk.

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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

  • Carpenter
    32%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Manager
    13%
  • Driller
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    34%
  • Bookkeeper
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%

What Larrson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 673 census records available for the last name Larrson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Larrson 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 585 immigration records available for the last name Larrson. 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 54 military records available for the last name Larrson. For the veterans among your Larrson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Larrson lifespan?

Average Larrson life expectancy in 1997 was 47 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Larrson 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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