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Labus Family History

Labus Surname Meaning

Polish (Łabus): nickname from łaba ‘paw’. German: habitational name from any of several places so named in Pomerania and Mecklenburg.

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


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Where is the Labus family from?

You can see how Labus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Labus family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Labus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Labus families living in Quebec. This was about 75% of all the recorded Labus's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Labus families in 1911.
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What did your Labus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Beautician were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Labus. 35% of Labus men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Labus women worked as a Beautician. Some less common occupations for Americans named Labus were Truck Driver and Housework.

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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
    35%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Machinist
    13%
  • Truck Driver
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Beautician
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Cashier
    20%
  • Housework
    20%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Labus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Labus 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 509 immigration records available for the last name Labus. 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 428 military records available for the last name Labus. For the veterans among your Labus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Labus lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Labus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Labus in 1957 was 25, and 79 in 2004.

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