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Ruberts Family History

Ruberts 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: Roberts, Rubert, Ruberto, Ruberti, Robert, Hubert, Ruberg, Rupert

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Where is the Ruberts family from?

You can see how Ruberts families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ruberts family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ruberts families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 13 Ruberts families living in Lancashire. This was about 25% of all the recorded Ruberts's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Ruberts families in 1891.
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What did your Ruberts ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ruberts. 35% of Ruberts men worked as a Farmer and 37% of Ruberts women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ruberts were Cook and Housekeeper.

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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
    35%
  • Laborer
    32%
  • Farming
    12%
  • Cook
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    37%
  • Waitress
    28%
  • Housework
    19%
  • Housekeeper
    19%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Ruberts. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ruberts 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Ruberts. 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 162 military records available for the last name Ruberts. For the veterans among your Ruberts ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ruberts lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Ruberts life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Ruberts in 1965 was 78, and 49 in 2003.

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