Labay Family History

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Labay Name Meaning

Americanized spelling of French Labbe ‘the priest’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Labat, Labby, Labar, Laban, Lamay, Rabey, Ratay, Bay, Mabey, Lally

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Labay Family Origin

Where is the Labay family from?

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You can see how Labay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Labay family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Labay families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 20 Labay families living in Quebec. This was about 48% of all the recorded Labay's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Labay families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Labay surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Labay Family Occupations

What did your Labay ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the CA named Labay.

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Top Male Occupations in 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Labay Historical Records

What Labay family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Labay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Labay census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 313 immigration records available for the last name Labay. 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 Card

There are 328 military records available for the last name Labay. For the veterans among your Labay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Labay Life Expectancy

What is the average Labay lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Labay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Labay in 1959 was 76, and 79 in 2004.

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