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Rouby Family History

Rouby 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: Roby, Ruby, Roxby, Rout, Roy, Mosby, Corby, Raby, Roubal, Colby

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Where is the Rouby family from?

You can see how Rouby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rouby family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Rouby families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Rouby family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Rouby's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Rouby families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 166 census records available for the last name Rouby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rouby 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 314 immigration records available for the last name Rouby. 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 29 military records available for the last name Rouby. For the veterans among your Rouby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rouby lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2000, in the United States, Rouby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Rouby in 1976 was 66, and 102 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rouby 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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