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Ruybal Family History

Ruybal Surname Meaning

Hispanic: altered form of Galician Ruibal.

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


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Where is the Ruybal family from?

You can see how Ruybal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ruybal family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ruybal families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Ruybal families living in Nottinghamshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Ruybal's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Ruybal families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ruybal surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ruybal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ruybal. 50% of Ruybal men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Ruybal women worked as a Maid.

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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
    50%
  • Farmer
    35%
  • Farm Laborer
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Ruybal family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 972 census records available for the last name Ruybal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ruybal 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Ruybal. 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 333 military records available for the last name Ruybal. For the veterans among your Ruybal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ruybal lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Ruybal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Ruybal in 1960 was 32, and 63 in 2004.

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