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Larsen Family History

Larsen Surname Meaning

Danish, Norwegian, and North German: patronymic from the personal name Lars, an equivalent of Lawrence. This is also an Americanized form of the cognate Larssen.

Compare Larson, Larrison, and Lawson.

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


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Where is the Larsen family from?

You can see how Larsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Larsen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Larsen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 44 Larsen families living in London. This was about 20% of all the recorded Larsen's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Larsen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Larsen 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 Larsen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Larsen. 28% of Larsen men worked as a General Labourer and 77% of Larsen women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Larsen were Motor Lorry Driver and Housewife.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    28%
  • Dairyman
    19%
  • Joiner
    19%
  • Motor Lorry Driver
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    77%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Household Duties (unpaid)
    3%
  • Housewife
    3%

What Larsen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 200,000 census records available for the last name Larsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Larsen 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 194,000 immigration records available for the last name Larsen. 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 46,000 military records available for the last name Larsen. For the veterans among your Larsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Larsen lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Larsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Larsen in 1942 was 53, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Larsen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Larsen 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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