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Laroya Family History

Laroya Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Laroy, Parola, Arora, Araya, Leroy, Larose, Lary, La Rosa, Arya

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Where is the Laroya family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Laroya surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Laroya ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Laroya. 60% of Laroya men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    60%
  • Lemon Picker
    40%

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Census Records

There are 48 census records available for the last name Laroya. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Laroya 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 142 immigration records available for the last name Laroya. 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 24 military records available for the last name Laroya. For the veterans among your Laroya ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Laroya lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Laroya life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Laroya in 1962 was 38, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Laroya 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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