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Labben Family History

Labben Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Lubben, Labbe, Habben, Labbee, Harben, Laban, Leben, Wibben, Laube

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Where is the Labben family from?

You can see how Labben families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Labben family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Labben families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Labben families living in New York. This was about 80% of all the recorded Labben's in USA. New York had the highest population of Labben families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 82 census records available for the last name Labben. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Labben 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Labben. 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 4 military records available for the last name Labben. For the veterans among your Labben ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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