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Ruibal Family History

Ruibal Surname Meaning

Galician: habitational name from any of numerous places in Galicia (Spain) named Ruibal from a derivative of ruivo ‘red’ (from Latin rubeus) denoting red earth.

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


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Where is the Ruibal family from?

You can see how Ruibal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ruibal family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Ruibal families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Ruibal families living in Lincolnshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Ruibal's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Ruibal families in 1891.
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What did your Ruibal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ruibal. 100% of Ruibal men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ruibal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ruibal 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 514 immigration records available for the last name Ruibal. 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 64 military records available for the last name Ruibal. For the veterans among your Ruibal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ruibal lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Ruibal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Ruibal in 1962 was 53, and 72 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ruibal 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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