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Larter Family History

Larter Name Meaning

English (East Anglia): unexplained. There is a Larter Farm in Norfolk but whether the placename gave rise to the surname or vice versa is not clear.

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


Similar surnames: Larmer, Arter, Laster, Carter, Latter, Lauter, Farmer, Tarte, Easter

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Where is the Larter family from?

You can see how Larter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Larter family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Larter families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 52 Larter families living in Quebec. This was about 31% of all the recorded Larter's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Larter families in 1911.
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What did your Larter ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Larter. 42% of Larter men worked as a Farmer and 37% of Larter women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Larter were Salesman and Income. .

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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

  • Farmer
    42%
  • Laborer
    11%
  • Labourer
    9%
  • Salesman
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Teacher
    37%
  • Operator
    28%
  • Bookkeeper
    19%
  • Income
    19%
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Census Records

There are 21,000 census records available for the last name Larter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Larter 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Larter. 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 Larter. For the veterans among your Larter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Larter lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Larter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Larter in 1962 was 68, and 78 in 2004.

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