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Larsh Family History

Larsh Surname Meaning

Americanized form of French Canadian Larche

Americanized form of German Larsch: from a vernacular short form of the personal name Laurentius (see Lawrence).

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


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Where is the Larsh family from?

You can see how Larsh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Larsh family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Larsh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Larsh families living in Lancashire. This was about 38% of all the recorded Larsh's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Larsh families in 1891.
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What did your Larsh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Larsh. 24% of Larsh men worked as a Farmer and 36% of Larsh women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Larsh were Machinist and Carpenter.

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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
    24%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Truck Driver
    11%
  • Machinist
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    36%
  • Housewife
    22%
  • Stenographer
    15%
  • Carpenter
    15%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Larsh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Larsh 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 451 immigration records available for the last name Larsh. 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 Larsh. For the veterans among your Larsh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Larsh lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Larsh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Larsh in 1959 was 43, and 62 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Larsh 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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