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Gubb Family History

Gubb Surname Meaning

Possibly from a pet form of Middle English personal names such as Gobert (see Godbert) and Gobald (see Godbold).

Alternatively, it may derive from Gubewin (see Gibbon).

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


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Where is the Gubb family from?

You can see how Gubb families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gubb family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gubb families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 87 Gubb families living in Devon. This was about 60% of all the recorded Gubb's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Gubb families in 1891.
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What did your Gubb ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farm Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Gubb. 34% of Gubb men worked as a Farm Labourer and 76% of Gubb women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gubb were Joinery shop Fitter and House Work.

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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

  • Farm Labourer
    34%
  • At School
    23%
  • Coal Hewerbelow H W
    23%
  • Joinery shop Fitter
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    76%
  • Household Duties Unpaid
    4%
  • Domestic Duties
    4%
  • House Work
    2%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Gubb. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gubb 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 535 immigration records available for the last name Gubb. 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 464 military records available for the last name Gubb. For the veterans among your Gubb ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gubb lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Gubb life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Gubb in 1964 was 48, and 74 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gubb 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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