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Cubbins Family History

Cubbins Surname Meaning

variant of Cubbin with excrescent -s; see McCubbin.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Cubbins family from?

You can see how Cubbins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cubbins family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cubbins families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 22 Cubbins families living in Cheshire. This was about 54% of all the recorded Cubbins's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Cubbins families in 1891.
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What did your Cubbins ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Travelling Showman and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Cubbins. 38% of Cubbins men worked as a Travelling Showman and 79% of Cubbins women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cubbins were House Painter decorator and Travelling Showwoman.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Travelling Showman
    38%
  • Showman
    38%
  • House Painter decorator
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    79%
  • Travelling Showwoman
    22%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Cubbins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cubbins 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 257 immigration records available for the last name Cubbins. 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 265 military records available for the last name Cubbins. For the veterans among your Cubbins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cubbins lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Cubbins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Cubbins in 1966 was 88, and 83 in 2004.

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