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Laris Family History

Laris Surname Meaning

Hispanic: altered form of Basque Lariz a topographic name for someone who lived by an oak wood or a habitational name from Lariz in Biscay Basque Country (Spain).

Americanized form of Polish Larysz (see Larish).

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


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Where is the Laris family from?

You can see how Laris families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Laris family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Laris families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 21 Laris families living in Ontario. This was about 60% of all the recorded Laris's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Laris families in 1911.
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What did your Laris ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Laris. 100% of Laris men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Laris 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Teacher
    100%

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There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Laris. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Laris 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 710 immigration records available for the last name Laris. 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 193 military records available for the last name Laris. For the veterans among your Laris ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Laris lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Laris life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Laris in 1955 was 55, and 79 in 2004.

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