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Mccubbin Family History

Mccubbin Surname Meaning

Scottish: Anglicized form of Gaelic Mac Cuibein ‘son of Cuibein’ from Cubbin itself from a pet form of the personal name Gilbert.

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


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Where is the Mccubbin family from?

You can see how Mccubbin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mccubbin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mccubbin families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 59 Mccubbin families living in Lancashire. This was about 48% of all the recorded Mccubbin's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Mccubbin families in 1891.
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What did your Mccubbin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Medical Practitioner and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Mccubbin. 100% of Mccubbin men worked as a Medical Practitioner and 87% of Mccubbin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Medical Practitioner
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    87%
  • Housewife
    9%
  • Private Means
    6%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Mccubbin. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Mccubbin. For the veterans among your Mccubbin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mccubbin lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Mccubbin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Mccubbin in 1956 was 52, and 81 in 2004.

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