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Larouche Family History

Larouche Name Meaning

French: habitational name from La Rouche the name of several places in various parts of France. This surname is very rare in France found mainly in Manche.

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


Similar surnames: Laroche, Lafleche, Larose, Larocque, Lanoue, Lacourse, Larock

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Where is the Larouche family from?

You can see how Larouche families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Larouche family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Larouche families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 981 Larouche families living in Quebec. This was about 98% of all the recorded Larouche's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Larouche families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Larouche surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Larouche ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Servante were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Larouche. 36% of Larouche men worked as a Cultivateur and 17% of Larouche women worked as a Servante. Some less common occupations for Americans named Larouche were Commis and Rentier. .

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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
    36%
  • Journalier
    24%
  • Marchande
    4%
  • Commis
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Servante
    17%
  • Institutrice
    14%
  • Couturire
    10%
  • Rentier
    10%
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Census Records

There are 27,000 census records available for the last name Larouche. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Larouche 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 456 immigration records available for the last name Larouche. 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 728 military records available for the last name Larouche. For the veterans among your Larouche ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Larouche lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Larouche life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Larouche in 1955 was 52, and 66 in 2004.

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