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Labs Family History

Labs Surname Meaning

North German: variant of Laabs.

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


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Where is the Labs family from?

You can see how Labs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Labs family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Labs families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Labs families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Labs's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Labs families in 1911.
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What did your Labs ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Labs. 65% of Labs men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Labs women worked as a Waitress.

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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
    65%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Truck Driver
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Labs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Labs 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 270 immigration records available for the last name Labs. 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 838 military records available for the last name Labs. For the veterans among your Labs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Labs lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Labs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Labs in 1961 was 54, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Labs 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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