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Gubbs Family History

Gubbs 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: Tubbs, Gumbs, Grubbs, Dubbs, Hubbs, Gibbs, Hubby, Tubb, Rubis, Gunby

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Where is the Gubbs family from?

You can see how Gubbs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gubbs family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gubbs families were found in USA in 1880, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Gubbs families living in Devon. This was about 60% of all the recorded Gubbs's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Gubbs families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gubbs 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 Gubbs ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gubbs. 42% of Gubbs men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Gubbs women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gubbs were Carpenter 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
    42%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Carpenter
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Maid
    50%

What Gubbs family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gubbs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gubbs 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 89 immigration records available for the last name Gubbs. 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 68 military records available for the last name Gubbs. For the veterans among your Gubbs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gubbs lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1991, in the United States, Gubbs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Gubbs in 1968 was 74, and 89 in 1991.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gubbs

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gubbs 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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