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Larned Family History

Larned Surname Meaning

Variant of Learned itself an altered form of English Leonard.

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


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Where is the Larned family from?

You can see how Larned families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Larned family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Larned families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Larned families living in British Columbia. This was about 67% of all the recorded Larned's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Larned families in 1911.
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What did your Larned ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Typist were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Larned. 18% of Larned men worked as a Farmer and 19% of Larned women worked as a Typist. Some less common occupations for Americans named Larned were Proprietor and Librarian.

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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
    18%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Laborer
    11%
  • Proprietor
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Typist
    19%
  • Housework
    12%
  • Stenographer
    12%
  • Librarian
    8%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Larned. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Larned 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 873 immigration records available for the last name Larned. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Larned. For the veterans among your Larned ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Larned lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Larned life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Larned in 1953 was 60, and 70 in 2004.

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