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Larr Family History

Larr Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Lahr .

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


Similar surnames: Barr, Marr, Burr, Garr, Lard, Lare, Darr, Lara, Warr, Carr

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Where is the Larr family from?

You can see how Larr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Larr family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Larr families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 8 Larr families living in Ontario. This was about 40% of all the recorded Larr's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Larr families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Larr surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Larr ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Larr. 21% of Larr men worked as a Laborer and 15% of Larr women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Larr were Truck Driver and New Worker. .

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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
    21%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    15%
  • Cashier
    15%
  • Saleslady
    12%
  • New Worker
    12%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Larr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Larr 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 420 immigration records available for the last name Larr. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Larr. For the veterans among your Larr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Larr lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Larr life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Larr in 1947 was 46, and 67 in 2004.

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