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Subay Family History

Subay 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: Suba, Dubay, Say, Sully, Bay, Hubby, Dunay, Susan, Sabat, Juba

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Where is the Subay family from?

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

What Subay family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 55 census records available for the last name Subay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Subay 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Subay. 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 3 military records available for the last name Subay. For the veterans among your Subay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Subay lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1974, in the United States, Subay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Subay in 1969 was 77, and 78 in 1974.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Subay 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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