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Laba Family History

Laba Surname Meaning

Polish (mainly Łaba) and Rusyn: nickname from Polish dialect łaba ‘paw’ (standard Polish łapa) Rusyn laba ‘leg’ probably denoting a man with big extremities. Czech: nickname derived from the dialect verb lábat ‘to swig’. Czech: possibly also from a pet form of the Biblical personal name Laban.

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


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Where is the Laba family from?

You can see how Laba families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Laba family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Laba families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 45 Laba families living in Manitoba. This was about 76% of all the recorded Laba's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Laba families in 1911.
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What did your Laba ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Merchant and Student were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Laba. 58% of Laba men worked as a Merchant and 100% of Laba women worked as a Student.

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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

  • Merchant
    58%
  • Farmer
    43%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Student
    100%

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Laba. 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 499 military records available for the last name Laba. For the veterans among your Laba ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Laba lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Laba life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Laba in 1953 was 59, and 82 in 2004.

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