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Laber Family History

Laber Surname Meaning

German: topographic name for someone living near the Laber river in Bavaria.

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


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Where is the Laber family from?

You can see how Laber families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Laber family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Laber families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Laber families living in London. This was about 30% of all the recorded Laber's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Laber families in 1891.
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What did your Laber ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Laber. 100% of Laber 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 Laber. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Laber 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Laber. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Laber. For the veterans among your Laber ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Laber lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Laber life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Laber in 1949 was 50, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Laber

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Laber 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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