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Bubby Family History

Bubby 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: Hubby, Busby, Burby, Bobby, Bubb, Bibby, Buzby, Bury, Bucy, Tubb

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Where is the Bubby family from?

You can see how Bubby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bubby family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Bubby family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Bubby's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Bubby families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bubby 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 126 census records available for the last name Bubby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bubby 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Bubby. 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 27 military records available for the last name Bubby. For the veterans among your Bubby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bubby lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bubby 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bubby

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