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Hubner Family History

Hubner Surname Meaning

German (Hübner): status name for a prosperous small farmer from a variant of Huber.

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


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Where is the Hubner family from?

You can see how Hubner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hubner family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hubner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 29 Hubner families living in Ontario. This was about 74% of all the recorded Hubner's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Hubner families in 1911.
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What did your Hubner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hubner. 17% of Hubner men worked as a Farmer and 12% of Hubner women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hubner were Salesman and Stenographer.

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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

  • Farmer
    17%
  • Laborer
    11%
  • Clerk
    9%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    12%
  • Housewife
    9%
  • Housekeeper
    8%
  • Stenographer
    8%

What Hubner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 14,000 census records available for the last name Hubner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hubner 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 7,000 immigration records available for the last name Hubner. 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 16,000 military records available for the last name Hubner. For the veterans among your Hubner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hubner lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Hubner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Hubner in 1948 was 38, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hubner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hubner 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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