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Larimore Name Meaning

Scottish and northern Irish: variant of Lorimer .

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


Similar surnames: Larmore, Larrimore, Laramore, Lawrimore, Larmer, Lorimor, Lairmore

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Where is the Larimore family from?

You can see how Larimore families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Larimore family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Larimore families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Larimore families living in Glamorgan. This was about 57% of all the recorded Larimore's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Larimore families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Larimore surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Larimore ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Larimore. 27% of Larimore men worked as a Farmer and 14% of Larimore women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Larimore were Proprietor and Housewife. .

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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
    27%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Salesman
    5%
  • Proprietor
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    14%
  • Teacher
    12%
  • Nurse
    9%
  • Housewife
    9%
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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Larimore. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Larimore 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 434 immigration records available for the last name Larimore. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Larimore. For the veterans among your Larimore ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Larimore lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Larimore life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Larimore in 1960 was 48, and 74 in 2004.

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