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Villarrubia Family History

Villarrubia Surname Meaning

Spanish: habitational name from Villarrubia (Córdoba), Villarrubia de los Ojos (Ciudad Real), or Villarrubia de Santiago (Toledo), so named from villa ‘(outlying) farmstead (dependent) settlement’.

The term Villa refers to the concept of a farm or settlement that is outside of the main urban area.

The second part of the name, rubia, translates to ‘light red’.

This combination of terms highlights the geographical and descriptive origins of the name Villarrubia.

Overall, the name reflects both the agricultural roots and the distinctive coloration of the region.

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


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You can see how Villarrubia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Villarrubia family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Villarrubia families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Villarrubia families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Villarrubia's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Villarrubia families in 1880.
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What did your Villarrubia ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Villarrubia. 43% of Villarrubia men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Villarrubia women worked as a New Worker.

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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

  • Salesman
    43%
  • Clerk
    29%
  • Busboy
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%

What Villarrubia family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 959 census records available for the last name Villarrubia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Villarrubia 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 91 immigration records available for the last name Villarrubia. 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 133 military records available for the last name Villarrubia. For the veterans among your Villarrubia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Villarrubia lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Villarrubia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Villarrubia in 1964 was 88, and 72 in 2004.

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