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Subb Family History

Subb 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: Tubb, Suba, Sabb, Bubb, Jubb, Dube, Sun, Su, Sund, Lobb

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Where is the Subb family from?

You can see how Subb families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Subb family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Subb families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 10 Subb families living in London. This was about 59% of all the recorded Subb's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Subb families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Subb surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Subb ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Subb. 100% of Subb 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Subb family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 205 census records available for the last name Subb. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Subb 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 198 immigration records available for the last name Subb. 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 13 military records available for the last name Subb. For the veterans among your Subb ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Subb lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1990, in the United States, Subb life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Subb in 1969 was 81, and 68 in 1990.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Subb 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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