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Gubser Family History

Gubser Surname Meaning

Swiss German: possibly a nickname from the South German dialect word gubitz ‘plover’.

Or more likely a status name for a cottager from Old High German chupisi ‘peasant's cottage’.

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


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Where is the Gubser family from?

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

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gubser. 29% of Gubser men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Gubser women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gubser were Teacher 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
    29%
  • Painter
    20%
  • Laborer
    10%
  • Teacher
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Maid
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gubser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gubser 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 323 immigration records available for the last name Gubser. 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 405 military records available for the last name Gubser. For the veterans among your Gubser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gubser lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Gubser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Gubser in 1948 was 55, and 79 in 2004.

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