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Nubia Family History

Nubia 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: Subia, Zubia, Lubin, Rubin, Juba, Rubis, Dubin, Aubin, Cuba, Rubi

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Where is the Nubia family from?

You can see how Nubia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nubia family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Nubia families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Nubia family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Nubia's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Nubia families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 220 census records available for the last name Nubia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nubia 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Nubia. 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 46 military records available for the last name Nubia. For the veterans among your Nubia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nubia lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Nubia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Nubia in 1971 was 84, and 84 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nubia 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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