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Labbee Name Meaning

French (Labbée): altered form of Labbé ‘the priest the abbot’ (see Labbe ).

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


Similar surnames: Labbe, Labby, Abbe, Labrec, Barbee, Labore, Labare, Lagree, Mabee

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Where is the Labbee family from?

You can see how Labbee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Labbee family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Labbee families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1871 there were 2 Labbee families living in Bute. This was 100% of all the recorded Labbee's in Scotland. Bute had the highest population of Labbee families in 1871.
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What did your Labbee ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Weaver were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Labbee. 27% of Labbee men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Labbee women worked as a Weaver. Some less common occupations for Americans named Labbee were Salesman and Clerk. .

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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

  • Laborer
    27%
  • Painter
    12%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Salesman
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Weaver
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Stenographer
    17%
  • Clerk
    17%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Labbee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Labbee 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 127 immigration records available for the last name Labbee. 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 244 military records available for the last name Labbee. For the veterans among your Labbee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Labbee lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Labbee life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Labbee in 1945 was 34, and 70 in 2004.

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