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Larain Family History

Larain 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: Larkin, Laurain, Narain, Largin, Larin, Martin, Karlin, Marin, Carlin

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Where is the Larain family from?

You can see how Larain families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Larain family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Larain families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Larain families living in Massachusetts. This was about 63% of all the recorded Larain's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Larain families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Larain 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 Larain ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Larain. 50% of Larain men worked as a Cultivateur.

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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
    50%
  • Fils De Cultivateur
    50%

What Larain family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 239 census records available for the last name Larain. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Larain 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Larain. 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 34 military records available for the last name Larain. For the veterans among your Larain ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Larain lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1980, in the United States, Larain life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Larain in 1976 was 84, and 63 in 1980.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Larain 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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