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Laroe Name Meaning

Americanized form of French Canadian Lareau .

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


Similar surnames: Larowe, Laroy, Lacoe, Laro, Lamie, Labore, Large, Tarte, Larue

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Where is the Laroe family from?

You can see how Laroe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Laroe family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Laroe families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Laroe families living in Lancashire. This was about 56% of all the recorded Laroe's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Laroe families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Laroe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Laroe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Laroe. 35% of Laroe men worked as a Laborer and 31% of Laroe women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Laroe were Attendant and Housekeeper. .

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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

  • Laborer
    35%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Attendant
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    31%
  • Housewife
    24%
  • Waitress
    16%
  • Housekeeper
    16%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Laroe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Laroe 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 177 immigration records available for the last name Laroe. 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 603 military records available for the last name Laroe. For the veterans among your Laroe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Laroe lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Laroe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Laroe in 1955 was 36, and 74 in 2004.

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