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Rubby Family History

Rubby 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: Hubby, Rubbo, Ruby, Rubey, Rubin, Rubel, Raby, Tubb, Aubry, Rubis

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Where is the Rubby family from?

You can see how Rubby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rubby family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Rubby families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Rubby families living in Ohio. This was about 25% of all the recorded Rubby's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Rubby families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rubby surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Rubby ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rubby. 60% of Rubby men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Rubby women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rubby were Operator and Worker In Kitchen.

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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

  • Salesman
    60%
  • Operator
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Worker In Kitchen
    50%

What Rubby family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 391 census records available for the last name Rubby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rubby 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Rubby. 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 33 military records available for the last name Rubby. For the veterans among your Rubby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rubby lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1996, in the United States, Rubby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Rubby in 1976 was 89, and 91 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rubby 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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