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Subu Family History

Subu 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, Abu, Dube, Sun, Su, Bu, Sund, Babu, Shu, Sui

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Where is the Subu family from?

You can see how Subu families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Subu family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Subu families living in Alabama. This was 100% of all the recorded Subu's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Subu families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Subu 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 Subu ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Subu. 60% of Subu men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Operating
    40%

What Subu family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 66 census records available for the last name Subu. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Subu 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Subu. 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 8 military records available for the last name Subu. For the veterans among your Subu ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Subu lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2001, in the United States, Subu life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Subu in 1973 was 87, and 72 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Subu

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Subu 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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