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Larivier Family History

Larivier Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Lariviere, Larive, Larimer, Lavier, Larivee, Lanier, Carver, Lardner

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Where is the Larivier family from?

You can see how Larivier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Larivier family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Larivier families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 16 Larivier families living in Quebec. This was about 80% of all the recorded Larivier's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Larivier families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Larivier surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Larivier ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Journalier and Servante were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Larivier. 100% of Larivier men worked as a Journalier and 100% of Larivier women worked as a Servante. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Journalier
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Servante
    100%
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What Larivier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 566 census records available for the last name Larivier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Larivier 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Larivier. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 31 military records available for the last name Larivier. For the veterans among your Larivier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Larivier lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1973, in the United States, Larivier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Larivier in 1964 was 77, and 61 in 1973.

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