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Ruben Family History

Ruben Surname Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Rubin.

East German (of Sorbian origin): habitational name from a place so named (Sorbian Rubyn) near Cottbus (Chóśebuz) in Lusatia.

Compare Rubin German (Rüben): habitational name from a place so named near Leipzig.

English: variant of Rubin.

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


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Where is the Ruben family from?

You can see how Ruben families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ruben family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Ruben families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 35 Ruben families living in Ontario. This was about 34% of all the recorded Ruben's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Ruben families in 1911.
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What did your Ruben ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Ruben. 39% of Ruben men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    39%
  • Merchant
    16%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Tailor
    16%

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Census Records

There are 19,000 census records available for the last name Ruben. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ruben 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 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Ruben. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Ruben. For the veterans among your Ruben ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ruben lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Ruben life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Ruben in 1947 was 42, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ruben 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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