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Origins of the Laban surname

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About the Labans

We have a total number of 2094 records for people with the last name Laban.

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Where do most Labans live?

In 1921, most Labans lived in West Midlands.


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Interesting facts about Labans

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 1,870 records for the Laban surname. The oldest one dates back to 1850.

Who were Labans most likely to marry?

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Woods

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What are the most common Laban first names?

  • William
  • John
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

Our birth record sets tell us the names of Laban family members

Common jobs for Labans

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Labans in 1921
General Servant

6

General Servant Domestic

6

Cigar Maker

5

Domestic Servant

5

Housekeeper

4

Common Male occupations for Labans in 1921
Farmer

21

Plasterer

14

Agricultural Labourer

10

Shipwright

10

Butcher

7

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