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Labella Family History

Labella Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Abella, Labelle, Sabella, La Bella, Labell, Lavelle, Vanella, Lasell

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Where is the Labella family from?

You can see how Labella families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Labella family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Labella families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Labella family living in Nebraska. This was 100% of all the recorded Labella's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Labella families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Labella surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Labella ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Labella. 23% of Labella men worked as a Laborer and 18% of Labella women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Labella were Truck Driver and New Worker. .

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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
    23%
  • Clerk
    8%
  • Driver
    6%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    18%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Housewife
    12%
  • New Worker
    12%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Labella. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Labella 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Labella. 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 806 military records available for the last name Labella. For the veterans among your Labella ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Labella lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Labella life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Labella in 1953 was 38, and 81 in 2004.

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