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Lab Family History

Lab Surname Meaning

French: unexplained. In France it is found mainly in Doubs.

Czech (Láb): nickname derived from the dialect verb lábat ‘to swig’.

This surname is very rare in Czechia.

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


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Where is the Lab family from?

You can see how Lab families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lab family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lab families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Lab family living in Alberta. This was about 25% of all the recorded Lab's in Canada. Alberta and 3 other provinces had the highest population of Lab families in 1911.
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What did your Lab ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lab. 32% of Lab men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Lab women worked as a Nurse. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lab were Clerk and Housekeeper.

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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
    32%
  • Truck Driver
    27%
  • Farmer
    11%
  • Clerk
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Nurse
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%

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Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Lab. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lab 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 484 immigration records available for the last name Lab. 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 8,000 military records available for the last name Lab. For the veterans among your Lab ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lab lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Lab life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Lab in 1964 was 67, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lab 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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