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Rub Family History

Rub Surname Meaning

Jewish (American): shortened form of some original Ashkenazic surname such as Rubin or Rubinstein.

German (Rüb): variant of Rübe (see Rube).

German (Rüb): variant of Rupp.

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


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Where is the Rub family from?

You can see how Rub families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rub family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Rub families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 9 Rub families living in Ontario. This was about 60% of all the recorded Rub's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Rub families in 1911.
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What did your Rub ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rub. 27% of Rub men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Rub women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rub were Laborer and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    27%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Truck Driver
    16%
  • Laborer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Cosmetics
    23%
  • Seamstress
    23%
  • Housekeeper
    23%

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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Rub. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rub 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 892 immigration records available for the last name Rub. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Rub. For the veterans among your Rub ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rub lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Rub life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Rub in 1962 was 67, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rub 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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