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Laramie Name Meaning

Altered form of French Laramée (see Laramee ).

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


Similar surnames: Laramee, Lardie, Lahaie, Lamie, Laroque, Lagrange, Larmer, Larabee

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Where is the Laramie family from?

You can see how Laramie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Laramie family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Laramie families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 139 Laramie families living in Quebec. This was about 86% of all the recorded Laramie's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Laramie families in 1911.
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What did your Laramie ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Fileuse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Laramie. 54% of Laramie men worked as a Cultivateur and 100% of Laramie women worked as a Fileuse. .

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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
    54%
  • Journalier
    18%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Revenue
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Fileuse
    100%
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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Laramie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Laramie 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 584 immigration records available for the last name Laramie. 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 Laramie. For the veterans among your Laramie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Laramie lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Laramie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Laramie in 1955 was 55, and 71 in 2004.

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