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Dubley Family History

Dubley 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: Dudley, Durley, Duley, Rubley, Hubley, Duble, Dubler, Dubey, Dube

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Where is the Dubley family from?

You can see how Dubley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dubley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Dubley families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Dubley family living in Herefordshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Dubley's in United Kingdom. Herefordshire had the highest population of Dubley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dubley 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 Dubley ancestors do for a living?

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

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 225 census records available for the last name Dubley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dubley 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Dubley. 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 43 military records available for the last name Dubley. For the veterans among your Dubley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dubley lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1993, in the United States, Dubley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Dubley in 1972 was 54, and 75 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dubley 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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