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Cub Family History

Cub 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: Cui, Cuba, Dub, Bub, Cue, Rub, Curb, Cua, Lu, Yu

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Where is the Cub family from?

You can see how Cub families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cub family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Cub families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Cub family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Cub's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Cub families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cub surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 614 census records available for the last name Cub. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cub 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Cub. 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 67 military records available for the last name Cub. For the veterans among your Cub ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cub lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1980, in the United States, Cub life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Cub in 1966 was 80, and 92 in 1980.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cub 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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