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Larger Name Meaning

German: topographic name for someone living near a larch tree or a stand of larches from Middle High German larche ‘larch’.

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


Similar surnames: Karger, Lauper, Garger, Laufer, Zaiger, Gauger, Lader, Ranger, Harer

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Where is the Larger family from?

You can see how Larger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Larger family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Larger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 18 Larger families living in Ontario. This was about 45% of all the recorded Larger's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Larger families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Larger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Larger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Larger. 30% of Larger men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Larger women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Larger were Salesman and Waitress. .

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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
    30%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Mechanic
    10%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Stenographer
    23%
  • Seamstress
    23%
  • Waitress
    23%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Larger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Larger 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 603 immigration records available for the last name Larger. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Larger. For the veterans among your Larger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Larger lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Larger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Larger in 1963 was 71, and 99 in 2004.

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