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Labar Name Meaning

French: variant of Labarre and in North America (also) an altered form of this.

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


Similar surnames: Labare, Labor, Labarr, Lamar, Laban, Labay, Taber, Lebar, Mahar, Bar

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Where is the Labar family from?

You can see how Labar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Labar family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Labar families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 42 Labar families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 63% of all the recorded Labar's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Labar families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Labar surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Labar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Labar. 24% of Labar men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Labar women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Labar were Salesman and Housekeeper. .

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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
    24%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Painter
    6%
  • Salesman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    20%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Maid
    10%
  • Housekeeper
    10%
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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Labar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Labar 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 343 immigration records available for the last name Labar. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Labar. For the veterans among your Labar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Labar lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Labar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Labar in 1943 was 35, and 73 in 2004.

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