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Labara Family History

Labara 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: Jabara, Labra, Labare, Labarr, Labar, Lazar, Bara, Abarca, Barbara

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Where is the Labara family from?

You can see how Labara families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Labara family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Labara families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Labara family living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Labara's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Labara families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Labara surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Labara ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Labara. 100% of Labara men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 190 census records available for the last name Labara. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Labara 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Labara. 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 26 military records available for the last name Labara. For the veterans among your Labara ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Labara lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2004, in the United States, Labara life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Labara in 1974 was 55, and 54 in 2004.

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