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Labson Family History

Labson 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: Larson, Lason, Lawson, Babson, Latson, Layson, Laxson, Lamson

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Where is the Labson family from?

You can see how Labson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Labson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Labson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Labson families living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Labson's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Labson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Labson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Labson ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Labson ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 223 census records available for the last name Labson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Labson 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 92 immigration records available for the last name Labson. 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 59 military records available for the last name Labson. For the veterans among your Labson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Labson lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Labson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Labson in 1958 was 54, and 91 in 2003.

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