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Labeef Family History

Labeef 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: Mabee, Labbe, Abee, Labeau, Labenz, Labue, Laber, Lasee, Labree

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Where is the Labeef family from?

You can see how Labeef families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Labeef family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Labeef families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 15 Labeef families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Labeef's in USA. New York had the highest population of Labeef families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Labeef surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Labeef ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Burler was the top reported job for people in the USA named Labeef. 100% of Labeef women worked as a Burler. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Burler
    100%
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Census Records

There are 195 census records available for the last name Labeef. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Labeef 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Labeef. 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 21 military records available for the last name Labeef. For the veterans among your Labeef ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Labeef lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Labeef life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Labeef in 1969 was 74, and 82 in 2004.

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