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Bubnis Family History

Bubnis 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: Burns, Bullis, Rubis, Buis, Banis, Bugni, Benis, Dubois, Bunin, Kunis

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Where is the Bubnis family from?

You can see how Bubnis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bubnis family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Bubnis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Bubnis family living in New Brunswick. This was 100% of all the recorded Bubnis's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Bubnis families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bubnis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bubnis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bubnis. 32% of Bubnis men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Bubnis women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bubnis were Chauffeur and Operator.

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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
    32%
  • Miner
    25%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Chauffeur
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    50%
  • Operator
    50%

What Bubnis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 555 census records available for the last name Bubnis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bubnis 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 157 immigration records available for the last name Bubnis. 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 199 military records available for the last name Bubnis. For the veterans among your Bubnis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bubnis lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Bubnis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Bubnis in 1960 was 54, and 50 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bubnis 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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