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Subal Family History

Subal 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: Suba, Sibal, Kubal, Skubal, Zubal, Seal, Susan, Rubel, Aubel, Sabat

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Where is the Subal family from?

You can see how Subal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Subal family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Subal families were found in USA in 1920. In 1901 there was 1 Subal family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Subal's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Subal families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Subal surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Subal family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 112 census records available for the last name Subal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Subal 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Subal. 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 4 military records available for the last name Subal. For the veterans among your Subal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Subal lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1997, in the United States, Subal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Subal in 1970 was 68, and 86 in 1997.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Subal 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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