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Larue Family History

Larue Surname Meaning

French: topographic name for someone who lived beside a road track or pathway Old French rue (see Rue) with fused feminine definite article la; or a habitational name from La Rue the name of several places in various parts of France of the same origin.

Compare Delarue. Altered form of French Leroux. Compare Rue.

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


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Where is the Larue family from?

You can see how Larue families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Larue family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Larue families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Larue families living in Leicestershire. This was about 25% of all the recorded Larue's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire and 1 other county had the highest population of Larue families in 1891.
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What did your Larue ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Larue. 100% of Larue women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 42,000 census records available for the last name Larue. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Larue 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Larue. 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 8,000 military records available for the last name Larue. For the veterans among your Larue ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Larue lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Larue life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1957. The average life expectancy for Larue in 1943 was 23, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Larue 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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