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Cubow Family History

Cubow 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: Lubow, Curbow, Dubow, Cumbow, Bow, Kubo, Clow, Crow, Cahow, Dubrow

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Where is the Cubow family from?

You can see how Cubow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cubow family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Cubow families living in Alabama. This was 100% of all the recorded Cubow's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Cubow families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cubow 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 Cubow ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Chauffeur
    100%

What Cubow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 46 census records available for the last name Cubow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cubow 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 Cubow. 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 4 military records available for the last name Cubow. For the veterans among your Cubow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cubow lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1991, in the United States, Cubow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Cubow in 1967 was 56, and 49 in 1991.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cubow

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cubow 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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