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Dubon Family History

Dubon Name Meaning

Spanish (Dubón): possibly of French origin (see 2 below). French: patronymic with fused preposition and definite article du ‘of the’ from the epithet Le Bon ‘the good’ (see Bon ).

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


Similar surnames: Lebon, Dugo, Duhon, Duron, Dubin, Delon, Don, Duboff, Dubow, Dulong

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Where is the Dubon family from?

You can see how Dubon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dubon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dubon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 28 Dubon families living in Quebec. This was about 64% of all the recorded Dubon's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Dubon families in 1911.
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What did your Dubon ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Overseer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Dubon. 100% of Dubon men worked as a Cultivateur and 100% of Dubon women worked as an Overseer. .

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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 1921

  • Cultivateur
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Overseer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Dubon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dubon 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 764 immigration records available for the last name Dubon. 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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Draft Cards

There are 224 military records available for the last name Dubon. For the veterans among your Dubon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dubon lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Dubon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Dubon in 1951 was 48, and 74 in 2004.

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