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Labuda Family History

Labuda Name Meaning

Polish:: unflattering nickname for a moaner from a derivative of labiedzić ‘to complain’. (Łabuda): nickname for an impoverished person from a derivative of łabudać ‘to scrape (things) together be hard up’.

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


Similar surnames: Landa, Laboda, Lebeda, Zavada, Kaluza, Buza, Laba, Buda, Labudde

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Where is the Labuda family from?

You can see how Labuda families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Labuda family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Labuda families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Labuda families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Labuda's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Labuda families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Labuda surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Labuda ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and House Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Labuda. 28% of Labuda men worked as a Laborer and 17% of Labuda women worked as a House Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Labuda were Truck Driver and Winder. .

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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
    28%
  • Miner
    13%
  • Farmer
    11%
  • Truck Driver
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Maid
    17%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Housewife
    13%
  • Winder
    9%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Labuda. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Labuda 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 838 immigration records available for the last name Labuda. 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 655 military records available for the last name Labuda. For the veterans among your Labuda ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Labuda lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Labuda life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Labuda in 1957 was 44, and 69 in 2004.

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