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Stubben Family History

Stubben Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Stubbe, Stuber, Lubben, Sebben, Wubben, Ubben, Strubbe, Stubbins

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Where is the Stubben family from?

You can see how Stubben families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stubben family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Stubben families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Stubben family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Stubben's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Stubben families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stubben 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 Stubben ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Stubben. 34% of Stubben men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Stubben women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Stubben were Laborer and Beauty Operator.

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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

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Trucker
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    60%
  • Beauty Operator
    40%

What Stubben family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 327 census records available for the last name Stubben. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stubben 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Stubben. 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 107 military records available for the last name Stubben. For the veterans among your Stubben ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stubben lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Stubben life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Stubben in 1967 was 58, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Stubben

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stubben 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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