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Bubes Family History

Bubes 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: Bubel, Kubes, Bures, Dube, Huber, Babel, Buss, Babe, Bobek, Buren

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Where is the Bubes family from?

You can see how Bubes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bubes family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Bubes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Bubes families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bubes's in USA. New York had the highest population of Bubes families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bubes 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 120 census records available for the last name Bubes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bubes 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 126 immigration records available for the last name Bubes. 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 35 military records available for the last name Bubes. For the veterans among your Bubes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bubes lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1996, in the United States, Bubes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Bubes in 1968 was 73, and 90 in 1996.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bubes 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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