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Larimer Name Meaning

English and Scottish: occupational name for a maker and seller of spurs bits and other small metal attachments to harness and tackle. Compare Lorimer .

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


Similar surnames: Lorimer, Larmer, Latimer, Armer, Mariner, Limer, Lanier, Farmer

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Where is the Larimer family from?

You can see how Larimer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Larimer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Larimer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 13 Larimer families living in Ontario. This was about 45% of all the recorded Larimer's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Larimer families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Larimer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Larimer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Larimer. 17% of Larimer men worked as a Laborer and 12% of Larimer women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Larimer were Clerk and Secretary. .

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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
    17%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Clerk
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    12%
  • Teacher
    12%
  • Housekeeper
    10%
  • Secretary
    7%
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Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Larimer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Larimer 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 687 immigration records available for the last name Larimer. 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 Larimer. For the veterans among your Larimer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Larimer lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Larimer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Larimer in 1954 was 57, and 74 in 2004.

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