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Labe Family History

Labe 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: Lage, Lane, Babe, Lake, Abe, Lade, Lare, Lace, Laube, Mabe

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Where is the Labe family from?

You can see how Labe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Labe family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Labe families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Labe family living in Louisiana. This was about 25% of all the recorded Labe's in USA. Louisiana and 3 other states had the highest population of Labe families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Labe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Labe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Topper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Labe. 30% of Labe men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Labe women worked as a Topper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Labe were Proprietor and Sewer. .

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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
    30%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Knitter
    10%
  • Proprietor
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Topper
    28%
  • Housework
    19%
  • Waitress
    19%
  • Sewer
    19%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Labe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Labe 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 683 immigration records available for the last name Labe. 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 934 military records available for the last name Labe. For the veterans among your Labe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Labe lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Labe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Labe in 1950 was 59, and 82 in 2004.

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