This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Labier family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Labier Family History

Labier 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: Lanier, Laier, Lavier, Laber, Lazier, Lapier, Lier, Layer, Lander

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Labier family from?

You can see how Labier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Labier family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Labier families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 4 Labier families living in Sussex. This was about 80% of all the recorded Labier's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Labier families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Labier surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Labier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Labier. 56% of Labier men worked as a Laborer.

View Census Data for Labier | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    56%
  • Proprietor
    23%
  • Farmer
    23%

What Labier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 789 census records available for the last name Labier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Labier census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Labier

Passenger Lists

There are 43 immigration records available for the last name Labier. 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.

View all Labier immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 201 military records available for the last name Labier. For the veterans among your Labier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Labier military records

You've only scratched the surface of Labier family history

Discover More

What is the average Labier lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Labier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Labier in 1944 was 22, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Labier

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Labier 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Labier family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial