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Cubstead Family History

Cubstead 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: Umstead, Bumstead, Hustead, Halstead, Anstead, Winstead, Cuesta

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Where is the Cubstead family from?

You can see how Cubstead families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cubstead family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Cubstead families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Cubstead family living in South Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Cubstead's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Cubstead families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cubstead surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cubstead ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cubstead. 100% of Cubstead men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 147 census records available for the last name Cubstead. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cubstead 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Cubstead. 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 134 military records available for the last name Cubstead. For the veterans among your Cubstead ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cubstead lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Cubstead life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Cubstead in 1967 was 90, and 65 in 2003.

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