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Ruebel Name Meaning

German (Rübel): see Rubel .

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


Similar surnames: Rubel, Uebel, Huebel, Rebel, Kuebel, Ruben, Knebel, Ruckel, Rumpel

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Where is the Ruebel family from?

You can see how Ruebel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ruebel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ruebel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Ruebel families living in Alberta. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ruebel's in Canada. Alberta and 1 other province had the highest population of Ruebel families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ruebel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ruebel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ruebel. 34% of Ruebel men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Ruebel women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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
    34%
  • Manager
    17%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Bartender
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ruebel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ruebel 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 166 immigration records available for the last name Ruebel. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 322 military records available for the last name Ruebel. For the veterans among your Ruebel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ruebel lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Ruebel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Ruebel in 1964 was 71, and 71 in 2004.

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