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Dubos Family History

Dubos Surname Meaning

French: regional variant of Dubois a topographic name with fused preposition and definite article du ‘from the’ for someone living or working in a wood (see Bos).

It can also be a habitational name for someone from Le Bos, the name of several places in various parts of France.

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


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Where is the Dubos family from?

You can see how Dubos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dubos family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Dubos families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Dubos family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Dubos's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Dubos families in 1891.
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What did your Dubos ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dubos. 38% of Dubos men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Dubos women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dubos were Salesman and Waitress.

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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

  • Laborer
    38%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Salerman
    13%
  • Salesman
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Saleswoman
    34%
  • Waitress
    34%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Dubos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dubos 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 496 immigration records available for the last name Dubos. 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 243 military records available for the last name Dubos. For the veterans among your Dubos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dubos lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Dubos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Dubos in 1951 was 25, and 79 in 2004.

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