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Labau Family History

Labau Surname 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, Labeau, Laba, Labay, Labar, Abu, Lazar, Kaba, Abad

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Where is the Labau family from?

You can see how Labau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Labau family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Labau families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 7 Labau families living in Staffordshire. This was about 78% of all the recorded Labau's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Labau families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Labau 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 Labau ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Labau. 100% of Labau men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Labau women worked as a Teacher.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Labau family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 382 census records available for the last name Labau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Labau 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 113 immigration records available for the last name Labau. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 47 military records available for the last name Labau. For the veterans among your Labau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Labau lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Labau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Labau in 1955 was 79, and 81 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Labau

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Labau ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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