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Largin Family History

Largin Surname Meaning

Altered form of English Largent.

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


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Where is the Largin family from?

You can see how Largin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Largin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Largin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Largin families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 40% of all the recorded Largin's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Largin families in 1911.
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What did your Largin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Largin. 41% of Largin men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Largin women worked as a Teacher.

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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
    41%
  • Salesman
    23%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Farm Helper
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Largin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Largin 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Largin. 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 329 military records available for the last name Largin. For the veterans among your Largin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Largin lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Largin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Largin in 1962 was 80, and 64 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Largin 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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