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Dubay Family History

Dubay Surname Meaning

Altered form of French Dubé (see Dube).

Hungarian: habitational name for someone from a place called Duba in Zala County.

This surname is also found in Slovakia.

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


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Where is the Dubay family from?

You can see how Dubay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dubay family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Dubay families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Dubay families living in Lancashire. This was about 57% of all the recorded Dubay's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Dubay families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dubay 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 Dubay ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dubay. 27% of Dubay men worked as a Laborer and 19% of Dubay women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dubay were Salesman and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    27%
  • Farmer
    11%
  • Truck Driver
    4%
  • Salesman
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    19%
  • Housework
    12%
  • Maid
    9%
  • Housekeeper
    9%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Dubay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dubay 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 423 immigration records available for the last name Dubay. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Dubay. For the veterans among your Dubay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dubay lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Dubay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Dubay in 1947 was 42, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dubay 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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