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Laroux Family History

Laroux Surname Meaning

Altered form of French Leroux with the feminine definite article la instead of masculine le (a change that may have also been the result of the American English pronunciation).

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


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Where is the Laroux family from?

You can see how Laroux families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Laroux family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Laroux families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 46 Laroux families living in Quebec. This was about 64% of all the recorded Laroux's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Laroux families in 1911.
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What did your Laroux ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Baker and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Laroux. 100% of Laroux men worked as a Baker and 60% of Laroux women worked as a Housework.

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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

  • Baker
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Housework
    60%
  • Stenographer
    40%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Laroux. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Laroux 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 164 immigration records available for the last name Laroux. 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 171 military records available for the last name Laroux. For the veterans among your Laroux ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Laroux lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Laroux life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Laroux in 1963 was 73, and 74 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Laroux 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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