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Kubley Family History

Kubley Name 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: Rubley, Kubler, Kubly, Hubley, Gulley, Murley, Turley, Gurley, Sibley

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Where is the Kubley family from?

You can see how Kubley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kubley family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kubley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Kubley families living in Tennessee. This was about 55% of all the recorded Kubley's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Kubley families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kubley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kubley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Operator and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kubley. 43% of Kubley men worked as an Operator and 100% of Kubley women worked as a Bookkeeper. .

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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 1940

  • Operator
    43%
  • Truck Driver
    29%
  • Farmer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 348 census records available for the last name Kubley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kubley 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Kubley. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 52 military records available for the last name Kubley. For the veterans among your Kubley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kubley lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Kubley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Kubley in 1963 was 58, and 83 in 2004.

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