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Origins of the Larn surname

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About the Larns

We have a total number of 1241 records for people with the last name Larn.

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Where do most Larns live?

In 1921, most Larns lived in East.


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Interesting facts about Larns

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 1,110 records for the Larn surname. The oldest one dates back to 1840.

Who were Larns most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Larns.

What are the most common Larn first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Elizabeth
  • Sarah

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Common jobs for Larns

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Larns in 1921
Beatster

6

Laundress

6

Charwoman

4

Dressmaker

4

Tailoress

4

Common Male occupations for Larns in 1921
Fisherman

15

General Labourer

9

Tailor

7

Agricultural Labourer

4

Waterman

4

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