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Labenz Family History

Labenz Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from any of the places so named in Holstein Brandenburg and Pomerania or from Labens in former East Prussia.

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


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Where is the Labenz family from?

You can see how Labenz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Labenz family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Labenz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Labenz family living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Labenz's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Labenz families in 1911.
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What did your Labenz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Labenz. 60% of Labenz men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Labenz women worked as a New Worker.

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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

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Drawing
    20%
  • Operator
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%

What Labenz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 482 census records available for the last name Labenz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Labenz 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 154 immigration records available for the last name Labenz. 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 156 military records available for the last name Labenz. For the veterans among your Labenz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Labenz lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Labenz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Labenz in 1962 was 92, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Labenz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Labenz 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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