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Larrier Family History

Larrier Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Harrier, Carrier, Larrieu, Farrier, Barrier, Lanier, Ferrier, Lardner

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Where is the Larrier family from?

You can see how Larrier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Larrier family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Larrier families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Larrier families living in Ontario. This was about 56% of all the recorded Larrier's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Larrier families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Larrier surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Larrier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Larrier. 40% of Larrier men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Larrier women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Larrier were Porter and Domestic.

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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

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Painter
    20%
  • Janitor
    20%
  • Porter
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Maid
    23%
  • Housewife
    23%
  • Domestic
    23%

What Larrier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Larrier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Larrier 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 252 immigration records available for the last name Larrier. 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 73 military records available for the last name Larrier. For the veterans among your Larrier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Larrier lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Larrier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Larrier in 1947 was 51, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Larrier

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Larrier ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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