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Larse Family History

Larse 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: Large, Larose, Carse, Lare, Larue, Larese, Larsh, Larsen, Marse

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Where is the Larse family from?

You can see how Larse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Larse family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Larse families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Larse families living in Ontario. This was about 71% of all the recorded Larse's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Larse families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Larse 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 Larse ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Larse. 47% of Larse men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Larse women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Larse were Painter and Laundress.

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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
    47%
  • Farmer
    40%
  • Painter
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Waitress
    30%
  • Laundress
    20%

What Larse family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 539 census records available for the last name Larse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Larse 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 153 immigration records available for the last name Larse. 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 67 military records available for the last name Larse. For the veterans among your Larse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Larse lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Larse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Larse in 1973 was 90, and 99 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Larse 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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