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Lare Name Meaning

Possibly a shortened form of Dutch Van Lare .

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


Similar surnames: Lage, Lake, Mare, Lade, Ware, Clare, Lore, Hare, Lary, Lara

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Where is the Lare family from?

You can see how Lare families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lare family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lare families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 15 Lare families living in Quebec. This was about 50% of all the recorded Lare's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Lare families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lare surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lare ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Lare. 100% of Lare men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Lare. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lare 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Lare. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Lare. For the veterans among your Lare ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lare lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Lare life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Lare in 1960 was 53, and 76 in 2004.

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