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Labaw Family History

Labaw 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: Laban, Labat, Laba, Labay, Labar, Lazar, Kaba, Abad, Baba, Lala

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Where is the Labaw family from?

You can see how Labaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Labaw family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Labaw families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Labaw families living in New Jersey. This was about 33% of all the recorded Labaw's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Labaw families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Labaw surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Labaw ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Labaw. 43% of Labaw men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Labaw women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Labaw were Laborer and Nurse. .

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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

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Manager
    29%
  • Laborer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Nurse
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Labaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Labaw 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Labaw. 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 174 military records available for the last name Labaw. For the veterans among your Labaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Labaw lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Labaw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Labaw in 1954 was 39, and 82 in 2004.

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