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Bubnell Family History

Bubnell Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Bunnell, Burnell, Gunnell, Burrell, Bucknell, Bursell, Brunell, Bubel

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Where is the Bubnell family from?

You can see how Bubnell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bubnell family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Bubnell family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bubnell's in USA. New York had the highest population of Bubnell families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bubnell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Bubnell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Presser was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bubnell. 100% of Bubnell men worked as a Presser.

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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

  • Presser
    100%

What Bubnell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 31 census records available for the last name Bubnell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bubnell 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 immigration records available for the last name Bubnell. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 17 military records available for the last name Bubnell. For the veterans among your Bubnell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bubnell lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Bubnell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Bubnell in 1964 was 68, and 79 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bubnell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bubnell 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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