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Sublet Family History

Sublet Surname Meaning

American French: altered form of Sublett (see Sublette). In some cases possibly also French (mainly Haute-Savoie): nickname for someone who was able to whistle in imitation of birdsong to attract and catch birds.

From Old French sublet ‘whistle hiss’.

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


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Where is the Sublet family from?

You can see how Sublet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sublet family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Sublet families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Sublet families living in Kentucky. This was about 57% of all the recorded Sublet's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Sublet families in 1840.
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What did your Sublet ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sublet. 47% of Sublet men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Sublet women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sublet were Clerk and New Worker.

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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
    47%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Mechanic
    12%
  • Clerk
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Teacher
    23%
  • Housewife
    23%
  • New Worker
    23%

What Sublet family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Sublet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sublet 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Sublet. 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 301 military records available for the last name Sublet. For the veterans among your Sublet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sublet lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Sublet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Sublet in 1964 was 75, and 46 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sublet 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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