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Labis Family History

Labis 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: Labit, Laris, Lais, Lavis, Labus, Pabis, Lakis, Labs, Lewis, Sabin

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Where is the Labis family from?

You can see how Labis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Labis family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Labis families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 6 Labis families living in Illinois. This was about 86% of all the recorded Labis's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Labis families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Labis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Labis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Labis. 50% of Labis men worked as a New Worker. .

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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

  • New Worker
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 285 census records available for the last name Labis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Labis 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 149 immigration records available for the last name Labis. 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 81 military records available for the last name Labis. For the veterans among your Labis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Labis lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2000, in the United States, Labis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Labis in 1964 was 64, and 71 in 2000.

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