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Dubes Family History

Dubes 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: Dube, Debes, Kubes, Dubas, Dupes, Dubs, Dubel, Dubis, Dues, Dubbs

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Where is the Dubes family from?

You can see how Dubes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dubes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Dubes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Dubes families living in Norfolk. This was about 75% of all the recorded Dubes's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Dubes families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dubes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Dubes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dubes. 62% of Dubes men worked as a Farmer and 56% of Dubes women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dubes were Helper and Maid.

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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

  • Farmer
    62%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Spinner
    7%
  • Helper
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    56%
  • Cook
    23%
  • Maid
    23%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Dubes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dubes 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 98 immigration records available for the last name Dubes. 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 197 military records available for the last name Dubes. For the veterans among your Dubes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dubes lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Dubes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Dubes in 1963 was 79, and 85 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dubes

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dubes 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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