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Aube Family History

Aube Surname Meaning

French Canadian (Aubé): probably an altered form of Obee 2 itself a variant (Obée) or an altered form under American Dutch influence in New Netherland of French Aubé (see 3 below).

Compare Obey, Obie, and Oby. French Canadian (Aubé): altered form of French Aubert.

In some cases probably also French (Aubé): from the Old French personal name Aube, a variant of Aubert.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Aube family from?

You can see how Aube families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Aube family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Aube families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 8 Aube families living in Cheshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Aube's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Aube families in 1891.
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What did your Aube ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Aube. 27% of Aube men worked as a Laborer and 27% of Aube women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Aube were Machinist and Trimmer.

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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

  • Laborer
    27%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Machinist
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    27%
  • Clerk
    22%
  • Housekeeper
    22%
  • Trimmer
    11%

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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Aube. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Aube 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Aube. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Aube. For the veterans among your Aube ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Aube lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Aube life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Aube in 1951 was 23, and 81 in 2004.

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