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Labrador Family History

Labrador Surname Meaning

Spanish: occupational name for a laborer who worked the land from an agent derivative of labrar ‘to cultivate (land)’.

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


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Where is the Labrador family from?

You can see how Labrador families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Labrador family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Labrador families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 16 Labrador families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 89% of all the recorded Labrador's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Labrador families in 1911.
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What did your Labrador ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Basket Making was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Labrador. 72% of Labrador men worked as a Basket Making.

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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

  • Basket Making
    72%
  • Laborer
    29%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Labrador. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Labrador 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Labrador. 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 Labrador. For the veterans among your Labrador ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Labrador lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Labrador life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Labrador in 1942 was 50, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Labrador

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Labrador 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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