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Laris Name Meaning

Spanish (from Basque): from Basque Lariz ‘oak’, topographic name for someone who lived by an oak wood or habitational name from Lariz in Bilbao province. Polish: Americanized form of Larysz (see Larish).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Larish, Paris, Baris, Larios, Maris, Lais, Lares, Caris, Aris, Lazio

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Laris Family Origin

Where is the Laris family from?

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You can see how Laris families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Laris family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Laris families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 17 Laris families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 31% of all the recorded Laris's in the UK. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Laris families in 1891.
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Laris Family Occupations

What did your Laris ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the UK named Laris. 25% of Laris men worked as a Bricklayer and 34% of Laris women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Laris were Musician (violinist) and Labourer carrier (cotton M

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Top Male Occupations in 1939

  • Bricklayer
    25%
  • Drapers Salesman
    25%
  • General Labourer
    25%
  • Musician (violinist)
    25%

Top Female Occupations in 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    34%
  • Clerk Motor Coach Office
    12%
  • House Duties Unpaid
    12%
  • Labourer carrier (cotton M
    12%

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Laris Historical Records

What Laris family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Laris. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Laris census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 710 immigration records available for the last name Laris. 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 Card

There are 193 military records available for the last name Laris. For the veterans among your Laris ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Laris Life Expectancy

What is the average Laris lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Laris life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Laris in 1955 was 55, and 79 in 2004.

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