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Hubbs Family History

Hubbs Surname Meaning

English: probably a variant of Hobbs.

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


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Where is the Hubbs family from?

You can see how Hubbs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hubbs family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hubbs families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 99 Hubbs families living in Ontario. This was about 70% of all the recorded Hubbs's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Hubbs families in 1911.
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What did your Hubbs ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and School Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Hubbs. 47% of Hubbs men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Hubbs women worked as a School Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hubbs were Clerk 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    47%
  • Labourer
    13%
  • Income
    8%
  • Clerk
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • School Teacher
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%

What Hubbs family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 24,000 census records available for the last name Hubbs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hubbs 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 Hubbs. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Hubbs. For the veterans among your Hubbs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hubbs lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Hubbs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Hubbs in 1944 was 40, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hubbs

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hubbs 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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