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Ubbens Family History

Ubbens 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: Ubben, Lubben, Gubbels, Lebens, Wubben, Rubens, Sebens, Gibbens

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Where is the Ubbens family from?

You can see how Ubbens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ubbens family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Ubbens families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Ubbens family living in Essex. This was 100% of all the recorded Ubbens's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Ubbens families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 97 census records available for the last name Ubbens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ubbens 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Ubbens. 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 35 military records available for the last name Ubbens. For the veterans among your Ubbens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ubbens lifespan?

Between 1946 and 1999, in the United States, Ubbens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Ubbens in 1946 was 54, and 52 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ubbens 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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