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Larmour Family History

Larmour Surname Meaning

Irish (northern) Scottish and English: possibly a variant of Armour with fused Old French definite article le but the name is recorded only from the 19th century so it may be a modern alteration of some other name such as Lorimer or Larner.

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


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Where is the Larmour family from?

You can see how Larmour families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Larmour family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Larmour families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 60 Larmour families living in Ontario. This was about 72% of all the recorded Larmour's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Larmour families in 1911.
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What did your Larmour ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Larmour. 67% of Larmour men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Larmour women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Larmour were Machinist and Domestic.

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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
    67%
  • Agent
    12%
  • Cultivateur
    12%
  • Machinist
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Domestic
    50%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Larmour. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Larmour 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Larmour. 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 901 military records available for the last name Larmour. For the veterans among your Larmour ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Larmour lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Larmour life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Larmour in 1963 was 85, and 81 in 2003.

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