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Gubler Family History

Gubler Name Meaning

Swiss German: topographic name from the South German dialect term gubel ‘mountain crest rocky outcrop’ + the -er suffix denoting an inhabitant.

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


Similar surnames: Gubser, Hubler, Dobler, Gruber, Gabler, Puller, Hibler, Kugler

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Where is the Gubler family from?

You can see how Gubler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gubler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Gubler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Gubler family living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Gubler's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Gubler families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gubler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gubler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gubler. 50% of Gubler men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Gubler women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gubler were Finisher and Housework. .

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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
    50%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Truck Driver
    13%
  • Finisher
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    25%
  • Waitress
    25%
  • Clerk
    17%
  • Housework
    17%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Gubler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gubler 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 683 immigration records available for the last name Gubler. 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 338 military records available for the last name Gubler. For the veterans among your Gubler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gubler lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Gubler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Gubler in 1963 was 76, and 80 in 2004.

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