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Rubian Family History

Rubian 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: Rubin, Rubiano, Lubin, Fabian, Ruan, Rudman, Rubis, Kurian, Dubin

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Where is the Rubian family from?

You can see how Rubian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rubian family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Rubian families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Rubian families living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rubian's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Rubian families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rubian surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 76 census records available for the last name Rubian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rubian 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Rubian. 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 6 military records available for the last name Rubian. For the veterans among your Rubian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rubian lifespan?

Between 1989 and 1990, in the United States, Rubian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Rubian in 1989 was 79, and 47 in 1990.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rubian 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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