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Labb Family History

Labb 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: Lobb, Lamb, Babb, Tabb, Labbe, Sabb, Laub, Lab, Laib, Laba

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Where is the Labb family from?

You can see how Labb families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Labb family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Labb families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 19 Labb families living in Cornwall. This was about 34% of all the recorded Labb's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Labb families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Labb 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 Labb ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Labb. 100% of Labb women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Labb. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Labb 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 357 immigration records available for the last name Labb. 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 112 military records available for the last name Labb. For the veterans among your Labb ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Labb lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Labb life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Labb in 1962 was 74, and 61 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Labb 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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