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Labeau Family History

Labeau Name Meaning

Altered form of French Lebeau 1 ‘the handsome’ and French Canadian Lebeau 2 with the feminine definite article la instead of masculine le (a change that may have also been the result of the American English pronunciation). In some cases possibly also French: topographic name derived from Latin albellus ‘white poplar’ with fused definite article l'; or perhaps a variant of Abeau itself a very rare variant of the personal name Abel .

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

Similar surnames: Lebeau, Beau, Lasell, Dubeau, Labell, Lareau, Bean, Ladeau, Nadeau

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Where is the Labeau family from?

You can see how Labeau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Labeau family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Labeau families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Labeau family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Labeau's in USA. New York had the highest population of Labeau families in 1840.

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What did your Labeau ancestors do for a living?

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

Laborer
38%
Carpenter
32%
Farmer
19%
Salesman
13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

Waitress
100%

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Census Records
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Passenger Lists
There are 296 immigration records available for the last name Labeau. 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 562 military records available for the last name Labeau. For the veterans among your Labeau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Labeau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Labeau 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 296 immigration records available for the last name Labeau. 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 562 military records available for the last name Labeau. For the veterans among your Labeau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Labeau lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Labeau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Labeau in 1952 was 26, and 64 in 2004.

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