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Labby Family History

Labby Surname Meaning

Altered form of French Labbé ‘the priest the abbot’ (see Labbe).

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


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Where is the Labby family from?

You can see how Labby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Labby family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Labby families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Labby family living in Norfolk. This was about 33% of all the recorded Labby's in United Kingdom. Norfolk and 2 other counties had the highest population of Labby families in 1891.
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What did your Labby ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Labby. 100% of Labby 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 2,000 census records available for the last name Labby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Labby 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 174 immigration records available for the last name Labby. 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 452 military records available for the last name Labby. For the veterans among your Labby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Labby lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Labby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Labby in 1960 was 55, and 58 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Labby 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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