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Larvin Family History

Larvin Surname Meaning

variant spelling of Lavin.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Larvin family from?

You can see how Larvin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Larvin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Larvin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 22 Larvin families living in Quebec. This was about 50% of all the recorded Larvin's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Larvin families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Larvin 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 Larvin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Larvin. 50% of Larvin men worked as a General Labourer and 77% of Larvin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Larvin were Coal Hewer and Unpaid Domestic.

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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 1939

  • General Labourer
    50%
  • Coal Hewer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    77%
  • Housewife
    7%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    7%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    7%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Larvin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Larvin 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 232 immigration records available for the last name Larvin. 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 442 military records available for the last name Larvin. For the veterans among your Larvin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Larvin lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Larvin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Larvin in 1968 was 72, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Larvin 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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