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Ruben Name Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Rubin. German (of Slavic origin): habitational name from a place so named near Kottbus or from Rubyn. German (of Slavic origin): nickname for a big, heavy fellow (see Rubel 2). German (Rüben): habitational name from a place so named near Leipzig.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Rubin, Gruben, Rubel, Raben, Ruen, Rube, Ruden, Zuber, Regen, Gruber

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Ruben Family Origin

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Ruben Family Occupations

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  • Agricultural Laborer

    14%

  • Boot Finisher

    14%

  • Cabinet Maker Employing 16 Men

    14%

  • Laborer

    14%

In 1881, Agricultural Laborer, Boot Finisher and Cabinet Maker Employing 16 Men were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Ruben. A less common occupation for the Ruben family was Laborer. The most common Ruben occupation in the UK was Agricultural Laborer. 14% of Ruben's were Agricultural Laborers.

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Ruben Historical Records

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Ruben Life Expectancy

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Between 1947 and 2004, Ruben life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Ruben in 1947 was 42, and 72 in 2004.

Source: Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ruben

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