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Gubby Family History

Gubby Surname Meaning

variant of Guppy with voiced medial consonant.

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


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Where is the Gubby family from?

You can see how Gubby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gubby family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Gubby families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 24 Gubby families living in London. This was about 30% of all the recorded Gubby's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Gubby families in 1891.
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What did your Gubby ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Gubby. 50% of Gubby men worked as a General Labourer and 86% of Gubby women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gubby were Milk Roundsman and Housewife.

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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

  • General Labourer
    50%
  • Milk Roundsman
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    86%
  • Private Means
    9%
  • Housewife
    7%

What Gubby family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Gubby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gubby 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 159 immigration records available for the last name Gubby. 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 175 military records available for the last name Gubby. For the veterans among your Gubby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gubby lifespan?

Average Gubby life expectancy in 1967 was 71 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gubby 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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