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Laub Family History

Laub Surname Meaning

German:: habitational name from any of several places so named. Topographic name from Middle High German loup ‘foliage grove of trees’.

This surname is also found in France (mainly Alsace).

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


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Where is the Laub family from?

You can see how Laub families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Laub family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Laub families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 12 Laub families living in Ontario. This was about 55% of all the recorded Laub's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Laub families in 1911.
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What did your Laub ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Laub. 100% of Laub men worked as a Farmer.

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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 Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 14,000 census records available for the last name Laub. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Laub 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Laub. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 5,000 military records available for the last name Laub. For the veterans among your Laub ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Laub lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Laub life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Laub in 1951 was 66, and 78 in 2004.

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