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Larive Family History

Larive Surname Meaning

French (Larivé): variant of Larrivée (see Larrivee) and in North America an altered form of this.

French: topographic name with fused feminine definite article la for someone who lived on a bank of a river or the like from Old French rive bank (of a river) (from Latin ripa).

Alternatively, it can be a habitational name for someone from any of various places called Rive or La Rive named with this word.

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


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Where is the Larive family from?

You can see how Larive families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Larive family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Larive families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 45 Larive families living in Quebec. This was about 98% of all the recorded Larive's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Larive families in 1911.
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What did your Larive ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Forgeron were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Larive. 29% of Larive men worked as a Cultivateur and 50% of Larive women worked as a Forgeron. Some less common occupations for Americans named Larive were Vendeur and Rentire.

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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
    29%
  • Journalier
    22%
  • Journalier
    22%
  • Vendeur
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Forgeron
    50%
  • Rentire
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Larive. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Larive 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 118 immigration records available for the last name Larive. 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 255 military records available for the last name Larive. For the veterans among your Larive ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Larive lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Larive life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Larive in 1961 was 40, and 66 in 2004.

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