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Dubbin Family History

Dubbin Surname Meaning

Perhaps for a renovator of old clothes from Middle English dubbing ‘trimming’ a derivative of Middle English dubben ‘to dress trim renovate’; compare Dubber.

The surname may have been later confused with Dobbin.

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


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Where is the Dubbin family from?

You can see how Dubbin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dubbin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Dubbin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 32 Dubbin families living in Sussex. This was about 23% of all the recorded Dubbin's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Dubbin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dubbin 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 Dubbin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Postman and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Dubbin. 34% of Dubbin men worked as a Postman and 89% of Dubbin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dubbin were Cabinet Maker and Domestic Servant.

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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

  • Postman
    34%
  • Clothing Cutter
    34%
  • Cabinet Maker
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    89%
  • Domestic Daily Duties
    6%
  • Domestic Servant
    6%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Dubbin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dubbin 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 494 immigration records available for the last name Dubbin. 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 252 military records available for the last name Dubbin. For the veterans among your Dubbin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dubbin lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Dubbin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Dubbin in 1966 was 30, and 84 in 2004.

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