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Rubenstein Name Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Rubinstein .

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


Similar surnames: Rubinstein, Laubenstein, Rosenstein, Rutstein, Horenstein, Orenstein

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Where is the Rubenstein family from?

You can see how Rubenstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rubenstein family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Rubenstein families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 97 Rubenstein families living in London. This was about 52% of all the recorded Rubenstein's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Rubenstein families in 1891.
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What did your Rubenstein ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Tailor and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Rubenstein. 30% of Rubenstein men worked as a Tailor and 78% of Rubenstein women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rubenstein were Ladies Tailors Presser and Secretary. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Tailor
    30%
  • Cabinet Maker
    25%
  • Tailors Machinist
    13%
  • Ladies Tailors Presser
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Dress Machinist
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Secretary
    4%
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Census Records

There are 27,000 census records available for the last name Rubenstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rubenstein 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 10,000 immigration records available for the last name Rubenstein. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Rubenstein. For the veterans among your Rubenstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rubenstein lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Rubenstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Rubenstein in 1951 was 52, and 83 in 2004.

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