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Labarge Family History

Labarge Surname Meaning

Altered form of French Laberge. French: variant with fused feminine definite article la of Barge ‘boat barge’.

This surname is very rare in France.

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


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Where is the Labarge family from?

You can see how Labarge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Labarge family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Labarge families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 90 Labarge families living in Quebec. This was about 54% of all the recorded Labarge's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Labarge families in 1911.
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What did your Labarge ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Labarge. 47% of Labarge men worked as a Labourer and 100% of Labarge women worked as a 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Labourer
    47%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Fils Cultivateur
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Labarge family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Labarge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Labarge 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 386 immigration records available for the last name Labarge. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Labarge. For the veterans among your Labarge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Labarge lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Labarge life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Labarge in 1951 was 44, and 75 in 2004.

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