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Reubel Family History

Reubel Surname Meaning

South German and Swiss German: from an ancient Germanic personal name formed with hrōd ‘fame renown’ for example Robert.

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


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Where is the Reubel family from?

You can see how Reubel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reubel family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Reubel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Reubel families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Reubel's in USA. New York had the highest population of Reubel families in 1880.
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What did your Reubel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Inspector were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Reubel. 100% of Reubel men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Reubel women worked as an Inspector.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Inspector
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

What Reubel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 667 census records available for the last name Reubel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reubel 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 184 immigration records available for the last name Reubel. 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 256 military records available for the last name Reubel. For the veterans among your Reubel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reubel lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Reubel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Reubel in 1965 was 80, and 77 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reubel 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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