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Ruaben Family History

Ruaben 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: Ruben, Raben, Rubin, Raven, Rutten, Ruan, Rubel, Ruen, Ruden, Gruben

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Where is the Ruaben family from?

You can see how Ruaben families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ruaben family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there was 1 Ruaben family living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Ruaben's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Ruaben families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ruaben 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 26 census records available for the last name Ruaben. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ruaben 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Ruaben. 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 2 military records available for the last name Ruaben. For the veterans among your Ruaben ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ruaben lifespan?

Average Ruaben life expectancy in 1979 was 53 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ruaben 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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