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Dubs Family History

Dubs Surname Meaning

German: from an ancient Germanic personal name formed with theud diot ‘people race’.

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


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Where is the Dubs family from?

You can see how Dubs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dubs family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dubs families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Dubs families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 38% of all the recorded Dubs's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire and 1 other county had the highest population of Dubs families in 1891.
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What did your Dubs ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dubs. 30% of Dubs men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Dubs women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dubs were Rancher and Housekeeper.

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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
    30%
  • Farmer
    21%
  • Machinist
    9%
  • Rancher
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    20%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • House Work
    16%
  • Housekeeper
    12%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Dubs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dubs 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 853 immigration records available for the last name Dubs. 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 Dubs. For the veterans among your Dubs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dubs lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Dubs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Dubs in 1962 was 52, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dubs 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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