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Cubley Family History

Cubley Surname Meaning

English: habitational name from either of two places called Cubley in Derbyshire and Yorkshire.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Cubley family from?

You can see how Cubley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cubley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cubley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 30 Cubley families living in Staffordshire. This was about 19% of all the recorded Cubley's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Cubley families in 1891.
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What did your Cubley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Artificial Silk Twister and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Cubley. 34% of Cubley men worked as an Artificial Silk Twister and 100% of Cubley women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Artificial Silk Twister
    34%
  • General Labourer
    34%
  • Potters Polisher
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Cubley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cubley 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 319 immigration records available for the last name Cubley. 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 282 military records available for the last name Cubley. For the veterans among your Cubley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cubley lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Cubley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Cubley in 1963 was 72, and 84 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cubley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cubley 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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