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Rubsam Family History

Rubsam Surname Meaning

German (Rübsam): metonymic occupational name for a farmer who grew turnips for oil from Middle High German.

From Middle High German ruobe rüebe ‘turnip’ + sām(e) ‘seed’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Rubsam family from?

You can see how Rubsam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rubsam family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Rubsam families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Rubsam families living in Warwickshire. This was about 63% of all the recorded Rubsam's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Rubsam families in 1891.
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What did your Rubsam ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Rubsam. 100% of Rubsam women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 985 census records available for the last name Rubsam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rubsam 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 370 immigration records available for the last name Rubsam. 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 528 military records available for the last name Rubsam. For the veterans among your Rubsam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rubsam lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Rubsam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Rubsam in 1962 was 74, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rubsam 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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