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Labun Family History

Labun 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: Laban, Labus, Labue, Laun, Rabun, Abu, Sabin, Lubin, Lau, Babin

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Where is the Labun family from?

You can see how Labun families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Labun family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Labun families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Labun family living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Labun's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Labun families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Labun 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 Labun ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Coal Loader and Weaver were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Labun. 34% of Labun men worked as a Coal Loader and 50% of Labun women worked as a Weaver. Some less common occupations for Americans named Labun were Farmer and Stitcher.

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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

  • Coal Loader
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Weaver
    50%
  • Stitcher
    50%

What Labun family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 498 census records available for the last name Labun. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Labun 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 164 immigration records available for the last name Labun. 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 52 military records available for the last name Labun. For the veterans among your Labun ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Labun lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Labun life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Labun in 1966 was 79, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Labun 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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