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Labahn Family History

Labahn Surname Meaning

German (Pomerania): habitational name from any of various placenames such as Labehn Labahn all of Slavic origin.

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


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Where is the Labahn family from?

You can see how Labahn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Labahn family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Labahn families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 24 Labahn families living in Illinois. This was about 69% of all the recorded Labahn's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Labahn families in 1880.
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What did your Labahn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Labahn. 47% of Labahn men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Labahn women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Labahn were Bookkeeper 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
    47%
  • Farmer
    40%
  • Bookkeeper
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    60%
  • Clerk
    40%

What Labahn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 940 census records available for the last name Labahn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Labahn 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 245 immigration records available for the last name Labahn. 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 444 military records available for the last name Labahn. For the veterans among your Labahn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Labahn lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Labahn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Labahn in 1952 was 51, and 66 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Labahn

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Labahn 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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