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Dubbs Family History

Dubbs Name Meaning

English: variant of Dubb a name which is recorded in Middle English but whose origin is uncertain. It might be a variant of Tubb 1 or alternatively a post-medieval variant of Dobb (compare Dobbs ) or a shortened form of Dubber a Middle English occupational name for a renovator of old clothes. This form is rare in Britain.

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


Similar surnames: Hubbs, Tubbs, Dobbs, Dubis, Grubbs, Cobbs, Tebbs, Gumbs, Dabbs, Hubby

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Where is the Dubbs family from?

You can see how Dubbs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dubbs family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dubbs families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Dubbs family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Dubbs's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Dubbs families in 1911.
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What did your Dubbs ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dubbs. 20% of Dubbs men worked as a Laborer and 10% of Dubbs women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dubbs were Proprietor and Teacher. .

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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
    20%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Proprietor
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    10%
  • Maid
    8%
  • Stenographer
    8%
  • Teacher
    8%
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Passenger Lists

There are 599 immigration records available for the last name Dubbs. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Dubbs. For the veterans among your Dubbs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dubbs lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Dubbs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Dubbs in 1953 was 43, and 79 in 2004.

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