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Larser Family History

Larser 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: Lasser, Lauser, Larner, Larmer, Larter, Larger, Larsen, Lanser, Laser

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Where is the Larser family from?

You can see how Larser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Larser family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Larser families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Larser family living in New Jersey. This was about 50% of all the recorded Larser's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Larser families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Larser 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 Larser ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Larser. 34% of Larser men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    34%
  • Helper
    34%
  • Officer
    34%

What Larser family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 156 census records available for the last name Larser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Larser 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 99 immigration records available for the last name Larser. 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 12 military records available for the last name Larser. For the veterans among your Larser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Larser lifespan?

Average Larser life expectancy in 1989 was 96 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Larser 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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