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Cubitt Family History

Cubitt Surname Meaning

English (Norfolk): variant of Cubit or Cupit.

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


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Where is the Cubitt family from?

You can see how Cubitt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cubitt family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Cubitt families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 309 Cubitt families living in Norfolk. This was about 37% of all the recorded Cubitt's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Cubitt families in 1891.
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What did your Cubitt ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Cubitt. 23% of Cubitt men worked as a General Labourer and 76% of Cubitt women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cubitt were Farmer and Unpaid Household Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    23%
  • Bricklayer
    9%
  • Builders Labourer
    7%
  • Farmer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    76%
  • Private Means
    5%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    2%

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Census Records

There are 19,000 census records available for the last name Cubitt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cubitt 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Cubitt. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Cubitt. For the veterans among your Cubitt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cubitt lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Cubitt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Cubitt in 1962 was 70, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cubitt 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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