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Larrea Family History

Larrea Surname Meaning

Basque: habitational name from any of the places in the Basque Country called Larrea

from larre ‘pasture meadow’ + the definite article -a.

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


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Where is the Larrea family from?

You can see how Larrea families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Larrea family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Larrea families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Larrea families living in Leicestershire. This was about 86% of all the recorded Larrea's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Larrea families in 1891.
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What did your Larrea ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Sheepman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Larrea. 50% of Larrea men worked as a Sheepman.

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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

  • Sheepman
    50%
  • Labor Raveler
    50%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Larrea. 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 119 military records available for the last name Larrea. For the veterans among your Larrea ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Larrea lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Larrea life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Larrea in 1960 was 62, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Larrea 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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