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Gubala Family History

Gubala Surname Meaning

Polish (Gubała): nickname from a derivative of Old Polish gubać ‘to crouch’.

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


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Where is the Gubala family from?

You can see how Gubala families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gubala family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Gubala families living in Michigan. This was about 21% of all the recorded Gubala's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Gubala families in 1920.
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What did your Gubala ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gubala. 37% of Gubala men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    37%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Machinist
    14%
  • Farmer
    10%

What Gubala family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 640 census records available for the last name Gubala. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gubala 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 341 immigration records available for the last name Gubala. 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 267 military records available for the last name Gubala. For the veterans among your Gubala ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gubala lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Gubala life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Gubala in 1963 was 74, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gubala 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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