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Subbs Family History

Subbs 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: Stubbs, Tubbs, Dubbs, Hubbs, Hubby, Tubb, Rubis, Subia, Stubbe, Suba

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Where is the Subbs family from?

You can see how Subbs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Subbs family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Subbs families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Subbs families living in London. This was about 42% of all the recorded Subbs's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Subbs families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Subbs 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 Subbs ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 668 census records available for the last name Subbs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Subbs 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Subbs. 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 45 military records available for the last name Subbs. For the veterans among your Subbs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Subbs lifespan?

Average Subbs life expectancy in 1995 was 48 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Subbs 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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