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Laben Family History

Laben Surname Meaning

see Laban.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Laben family from?

You can see how Laben families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Laben family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Laben families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Laben families living in Durham. This was about 64% of all the recorded Laben's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Laben families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Laben 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 Laben ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Laben. 100% of Laben 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%

What Laben family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 734 census records available for the last name Laben. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Laben 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 92 immigration records available for the last name Laben. 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 302 military records available for the last name Laben. For the veterans among your Laben ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Laben lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Laben life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Laben in 1967 was 93, and 69 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Laben

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Laben 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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