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Kubu Family History

Kubu 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: Kubo, Kuba, Kube, Ku, Abu, Kaba, Dube, Bu, Kobe, Kuhl

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Where is the Kubu family from?

You can see how Kubu families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kubu family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kubu families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Kubu families living in Ohio. This was about 58% of all the recorded Kubu's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Kubu families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kubu 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 Kubu ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kubu. 31% of Kubu men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Kubu women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kubu were Undertaker 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
    31%
  • Leather Worker
    24%
  • Machinist
    16%
  • Undertaker
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Seamstress
    25%
  • Maid
    25%

What Kubu family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 889 census records available for the last name Kubu. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kubu 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 330 immigration records available for the last name Kubu. 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 383 military records available for the last name Kubu. For the veterans among your Kubu ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kubu lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Kubu life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Kubu in 1957 was 53, and 60 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kubu

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kubu 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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