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Larison Name Meaning

Americanized form of Danish or Norwegian Larsen and Swedish Larsson . See also Larrison compare Lairson .

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


Similar surnames: Larrison, Larson, Karlson, Lawson, Arnson, Larsen, Lageson, Laxson

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Where is the Larison family from?

You can see how Larison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Larison family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Larison families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Larison families living in Norfolk. This was about 33% of all the recorded Larison's in United Kingdom. Norfolk and 1 other county had the highest population of Larison families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Larison 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 Larison ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Larison. 25% of Larison men worked as a Laborer and 18% of Larison women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Larison were Salesman and Housekeeper. .

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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
    25%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Farming
    9%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    18%
  • Teacher
    15%
  • Waitress
    15%
  • Housekeeper
    15%
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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Larison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Larison 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 367 immigration records available for the last name Larison. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Australia, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Larison. For the veterans among your Larison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Larison lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Larison life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Larison in 1958 was 52, and 68 in 2004.

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