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Hubbell Name Meaning

English: of Norman origin from the Middle English personal name Hubald (Old French Hubaut from ancient Germanic hugu ‘mind spirit thought’ + bald ‘brave bold’).

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


Similar surnames: Udell, Hubbert, Tunell, Gambell, Hurrell, Durell, Gobbell, Hummell

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Where is the Hubbell family from?

You can see how Hubbell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hubbell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hubbell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 19 Hubbell families living in Staffordshire. This was about 35% of all the recorded Hubbell's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Hubbell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hubbell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hubbell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hubbell. 100% of Hubbell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 38,000 census records available for the last name Hubbell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hubbell 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Hubbell. 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 12,000 military records available for the last name Hubbell. For the veterans among your Hubbell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hubbell lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Hubbell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 1956. The average life expectancy for Hubbell in 1942 was 34, and 75 in 2004.

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