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Larsson Family History

Larsson Surname Meaning

Swedish: patronymic from the personal name Lars an equivalent of Lawrence. Compare Larson 1 Larrison and Lawson.

Americanized form of Norwegian and rare North German or Danish patronymic Larssen a cognate of 1 above.

Compare Larsen and Larson.

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


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Where is the Larsson family from?

You can see how Larsson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Larsson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Larsson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Larsson families living in Durham. This was about 20% of all the recorded Larsson's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Larsson families in 1891.
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What did your Larsson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Tailor (journeyman) and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Larsson. 100% of Larsson men worked as a Tailor (journeyman) and 90% of Larsson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Tailor (journeyman)
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    90%
  • Incapacitated
    11%

What Larsson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Larsson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Larsson 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 94,000 immigration records available for the last name Larsson. 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 943 military records available for the last name Larsson. For the veterans among your Larsson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Larsson lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Larsson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Larsson in 1953 was 47, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Larsson 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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