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Larowe Family History

Larowe Surname Meaning

Americanized form of French Canadian Lareau.

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


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Where is the Larowe family from?

You can see how Larowe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Larowe family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Larowe families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 56 Larowe families living in Quebec. This was about 85% of all the recorded Larowe's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Larowe families in 1911.
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What did your Larowe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Glove Maker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Larowe. 31% of Larowe men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Larowe women worked as a Glove Maker.

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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

  • Laborer
    31%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • New Worker
    16%
  • Manager
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Glove Maker
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Larowe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Larowe 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Larowe. 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 387 military records available for the last name Larowe. For the veterans among your Larowe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Larowe lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Larowe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Larowe in 1946 was 37, and 80 in 2004.

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