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Labell Name Meaning

Altered form of French Labelle .

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


Similar surnames: Lubell, Lasell, Cabell, Lavell, Abell, Levell, Bell, Labelle, Lyell

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Where is the Labell family from?

You can see how Labell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Labell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Labell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Labell families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Labell's in USA. New York had the highest population of Labell families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Labell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Labell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Labell. 28% of Labell men worked as a Laborer and 23% of Labell women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Labell were Farm Laborer and Laundress. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    28%
  • Salesman
    23%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
  • Farm Laborer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    23%
  • Stenographer
    17%
  • Housekeeper
    17%
  • Laundress
    12%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Labell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Labell 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 327 immigration records available for the last name Labell. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 469 military records available for the last name Labell. For the veterans among your Labell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Labell lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Labell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Labell in 1963 was 72, and 81 in 2004.

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