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Rhubright Family History

Rhubright 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: Rubright, Rupright, Bright, Seabright, Waybright, Albright, Upright

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Where is the Rhubright family from?

You can see how Rhubright families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rhubright family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rhubright families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Rhubright families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Rhubright's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Rhubright families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rhubright surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Rhubright ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rhubright. 100% of Rhubright men worked as a Carpenter.

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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

  • Carpenter
    100%

What Rhubright family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 128 census records available for the last name Rhubright. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rhubright 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Rhubright. 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 29 military records available for the last name Rhubright. For the veterans among your Rhubright ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rhubright lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Rhubright life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Rhubright in 1969 was 74, and 62 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rhubright

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rhubright 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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