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Larche Name Meaning

Shortened form of French Larchevêque: from archevêque ‘archbishop’ with fused definite article l' either denoting a member of an archbishop's household or used as an ironic nickname. This surname is also found among African Americans. Compare Larsh In some cases probably also French (Larché): regional variant of Larcher ‘the bowman’. Compare Hache

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


Similar surnames: Larch, Arch, Laroche, March, Larose, Porche, Barthe, Larue, Labreche

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Where is the Larche family from?

You can see how Larche families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Larche family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Larche families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 131 Larche families living in Quebec. This was about 87% of all the recorded Larche's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Larche families in 1911.
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What did your Larche ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Servante were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Larche. 54% of Larche men worked as a Cultivateur and 100% of Larche 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

  • Cultivateur
    54%
  • Labourer
    27%
  • Journalier
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Servante
    100%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Larche. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Larche 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 279 immigration records available for the last name Larche. 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 441 military records available for the last name Larche. For the veterans among your Larche ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Larche lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2003, in the United States, Larche life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Larche in 1953 was 59, and 74 in 2003.

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