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Rubach Family History

Rubach Surname Meaning

Germanized form of Polish Czech or other Slavic Rubak or Rubák (see Ruback).

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


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Where is the Rubach family from?

You can see how Rubach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rubach family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Rubach families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Rubach families living in Ontario. This was about 80% of all the recorded Rubach's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Rubach families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rubach 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 Rubach ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Film Inspector were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rubach. 37% of Rubach men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Rubach women worked as a Film Inspector. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rubach were Shoe Worker and Housewife.

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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
    37%
  • Laborer
    10%
  • Machinist
    7%
  • Shoe Worker
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Film Inspector
    60%
  • Housewife
    40%

What Rubach family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rubach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rubach 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 626 immigration records available for the last name Rubach. 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 581 military records available for the last name Rubach. For the veterans among your Rubach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rubach lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Rubach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Rubach in 1962 was 76, and 91 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rubach

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rubach 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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