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Bubier Family History

Bubier Surname Meaning

English: variant of Bowbeer a habitational name from Bowbeer in Spreyton (Devon) which is recorded as Bobeare in 1518–29.

The second element of the placename is probably Old English bearu ‘wood’ but the first element is obscure.

This surname is very rare in Britain.

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


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You can see how Bubier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bubier family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Bubier families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 11 Bubier families living in Devon. This was about 46% of all the recorded Bubier's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Bubier families in 1891.
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What did your Bubier ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bubier. 100% of Bubier women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Bubier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bubier 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 175 immigration records available for the last name Bubier. 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 784 military records available for the last name Bubier. For the veterans among your Bubier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bubier lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Bubier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Bubier in 1957 was 60, and 67 in 2004.

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