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Labet Family History

Labet 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: Labit, Sabet, Labat, Tabet, Laber, Gabel, Layer, Lambert, Lage, Lane

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Where is the Labet family from?

You can see how Labet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Labet family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Labet families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 4 Labet families living in Wigtownshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Labet's in Scotland. Wigtownshire had the highest population of Labet families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Labet surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1851
  • 1871
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What did your Labet ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machine Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Labet. 100% of Labet women worked as a Machine Operator.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    100%

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Census Records

There are 179 census records available for the last name Labet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Labet 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Labet. 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 33 military records available for the last name Labet. For the veterans among your Labet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Labet lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2000, in the United States, Labet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Labet in 1975 was 84, and 83 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Labet

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Labet 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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