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Origins of the Larsen surname

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About the Larsens

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Where do most Larsens live?

In 1921, most Larsens lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Larsens

How common is your surname?

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

We have 2,290 records for the Larsen surname. The oldest one dates back to 1807.

Who were Larsens most likely to marry?

Hansdrs

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Hansens

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Larsens.

What are the most common Larsen first names?

  • Lars
  • Ole
  • Anna
  • Maren

Our birth record sets tell us the names of Larsen family members

Common jobs for Larsens

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

Common Female occupations for Larsens in 1921
Dressmaker

8

Clerks

7

General Servant Domestic

6

None

4

Domestic Servant

3

Common Male occupations for Larsens in 1921
Able Seaman

174

Farm Hands

90

Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

89

General Farmers

64

Tinsmiths

50

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