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Rubak Family History

Rubak Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Rusak, Rybak, Ruback, Bubak, Robak, Rubin, Rua, Rak, Raak, Tabak

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Where is the Rubak family from?

You can see how Rubak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rubak family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rubak families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Rubak family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Rubak's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Rubak families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rubak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rubak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rubak. 100% of Rubak men worked as an Operator.

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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

  • Operator
    100%

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Census Records

There are 168 census records available for the last name Rubak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rubak 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 137 immigration records available for the last name Rubak. 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 46 military records available for the last name Rubak. For the veterans among your Rubak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rubak lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Rubak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Rubak in 1967 was 77, and 72 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rubak 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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