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Rubash Family History

Rubash 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: Rubach, Lubash, Rush, Rubis, Rash, Ribas, Hubach, Cubas, Lubas, Kubas

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Where is the Rubash family from?

You can see how Rubash families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rubash family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rubash families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Rubash families living in Minnesota. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rubash's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Rubash families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rubash surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rubash ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rubash. 42% of Rubash men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    42%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Truck Driver
    17%
  • Miner
    17%

What Rubash family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 403 census records available for the last name Rubash. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rubash 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Rubash. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 80 military records available for the last name Rubash. For the veterans among your Rubash ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rubash lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Rubash life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Rubash in 1956 was 44, and 85 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rubash 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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