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Larabee Family History

Larabee Name Meaning

English: variant of Larrabee Americanized form of French Larrivée (see Larrivee ) or of its altered form Larivée (see Larivee ). Compare Larrabee

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


Similar surnames: Farabee, Larrabee, Larmer, Lasee, Garbe, Barbre, Larcher, Larke

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Where is the Larabee family from?

You can see how Larabee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Larabee family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Larabee families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 17 Larabee families living in Vermont. This was about 22% of all the recorded Larabee's in USA. Vermont had the highest population of Larabee families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Larabee surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Larabee ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Larabee. 31% of Larabee men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Larabee women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Larabee were Farm Laborer and Bookkeeper. .

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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
    31%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Farm Laborer
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    12%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Bookkeeper
    12%
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Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Larabee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Larabee 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 483 immigration records available for the last name Larabee. 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 Larabee. For the veterans among your Larabee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Larabee lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Larabee life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Larabee in 1955 was 45, and 83 in 2004.

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