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Larew Family History

Larew Surname Meaning

Americanized form of French Leroux.

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


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Where is the Larew family from?

You can see how Larew families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Larew family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Larew families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 9 Larew families living in Ontario. This was about 82% of all the recorded Larew's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Larew families in 1911.
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What did your Larew ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Larew. 29% of Larew men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Larew women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Larew were Loader and Laborer.

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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
    29%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Proprietor
    11%
  • Loader
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%

What Larew family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Larew. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Larew 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 174 immigration records available for the last name Larew. 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 610 military records available for the last name Larew. For the veterans among your Larew ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Larew lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Larew life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Larew in 1953 was 68, and 89 in 2004.

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