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Labelle Family History

Labelle Surname Meaning

French:: nickname from la belle ‘the beautiful (woman)’ from the feminine form of Old French beu bel ‘beautiful handsome’ (from Late Latin bellus).

Habitational name from La Belle the name of several places in various parts of France.

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


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Where is the Labelle family from?

You can see how Labelle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Labelle family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Labelle families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1861 there were 4 Labelle families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Labelle's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Labelle families in 1861.
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What did your Labelle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Labelle. 21% of Labelle men worked as a Laborer and 12% of Labelle women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Labelle were Carpenter and Waitress.

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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
    21%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Salesman
    5%
  • Carpenter
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    12%
  • Housekeeper
    12%
  • Housework
    11%
  • Waitress
    7%

What Labelle family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 60,000 census records available for the last name Labelle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Labelle 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Labelle. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Labelle. For the veterans among your Labelle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Labelle lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Labelle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Labelle in 1944 was 43, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Labelle 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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