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Rubright Family History

Rubright Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Ruprecht.

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


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Where is the Rubright family from?

You can see how Rubright families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rubright family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Rubright families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Rubright families living in Middlesex. This was about 67% of all the recorded Rubright's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Rubright families in 1891.
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What did your Rubright ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rubright. 22% of Rubright men worked as a Laborer and 15% of Rubright women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rubright were Carpenter and 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
    22%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Clerk
    7%
  • Carpenter
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    15%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Seamstress
    10%
  • Maid
    10%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Rubright. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rubright 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 103 immigration records available for the last name Rubright. 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 680 military records available for the last name Rubright. For the veterans among your Rubright ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rubright lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Rubright life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Rubright in 1958 was 40, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rubright 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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