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Rheuben Family History

Rheuben 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: Reuben, Ruben, Rieben, Huben, Reuber, Huber, Heiden, Harben, Rubin

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Where is the Rheuben family from?

You can see how Rheuben families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rheuben family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Rheuben families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Rheuben families living in Kansas. This was about 71% of all the recorded Rheuben's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Rheuben families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rheuben surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 796 census records available for the last name Rheuben. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rheuben 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 101 immigration records available for the last name Rheuben. 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 11 military records available for the last name Rheuben. For the veterans among your Rheuben ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rheuben lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1991, in the United States, Rheuben life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Rheuben in 1976 was 82, and 84 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rheuben 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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