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Tubbs Family History

Tubbs Surname Meaning

English: variant of Tubb with genitival plural or post-medieval excrescent -s.

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


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Where is the Tubbs family from?

You can see how Tubbs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tubbs family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tubbs families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 210 Tubbs families living in London. This was about 32% of all the recorded Tubbs's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Tubbs families in 1891.
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What did your Tubbs ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Tubbs. 13% of Tubbs men worked as a General Labourer and 77% of Tubbs women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tubbs were Solicitor and Private Means.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    13%
  • Builders Labourer
    10%
  • Grocers Partner
    8%
  • Solicitor
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    77%
  • Incapacitated
    3%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Private Means
    3%

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Census Records

There are 67,000 census records available for the last name Tubbs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tubbs 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Tubbs. 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 11,000 military records available for the last name Tubbs. For the veterans among your Tubbs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tubbs lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Tubbs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Tubbs in 1942 was 21, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tubbs

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tubbs 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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