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Subject Family History

Subject 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: Subbert, Sublett, Sublette, Hubert, Sibbett, Sabet, Bubeck, Aubert

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Where is the Subject family from?

You can see how Subject families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Subject family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Subject families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Subject families living in Ontario. This was about 88% of all the recorded Subject's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Subject families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Subject 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 Subject ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Subject. 60% of Subject men worked as a Farmer.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Farming
    20%
  • Labourer
    20%

What Subject family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 807 census records available for the last name Subject. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Subject 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 180 immigration records available for the last name Subject. 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 178 military records available for the last name Subject. For the veterans among your Subject ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Subject lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Subject life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Subject in 1961 was 58, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Subject 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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