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Subey Family History

Subey 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: Suber, Rubey, Sumey, Sobey, Dubey, Sabey, Dube, Huber, Sully, Pusey

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Where is the Subey family from?

You can see how Subey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Subey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Subey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Subey families living in Buckinghamshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Subey's in United Kingdom. Buckinghamshire had the highest population of Subey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Subey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 166 census records available for the last name Subey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Subey 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Subey. 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 Subey. For the veterans among your Subey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Subey lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1996, in the United States, Subey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Subey in 1968 was 77, and 74 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Subey 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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