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Hubley Name Meaning

Americanized form of Swiss German Hubli probably a variant of Hübel see Hubel .

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


Similar surnames: Rubley, Hugley, Hable, Ruble, Hopley, Gurley, Ruley, Buley, Dubler

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Where is the Hubley family from?

You can see how Hubley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hubley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hubley families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 416 Hubley families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 88% of all the recorded Hubley's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Hubley families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hubley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hubley ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Hubley. 35% of Hubley men worked as a Farmer and 24% of Hubley women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hubley were Fisherman and Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    35%
  • Labourer
    20%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Fisherman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Housekeeper
    24%
  • Servant
    18%
  • Income
    18%
  • Farmer
    18%
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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Hubley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hubley 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Hubley. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Hubley. For the veterans among your Hubley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hubley lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Hubley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Hubley in 1944 was 24, and 72 in 2004.

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