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Rubenfield Family History

Rubenfield 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: Rubenfeld, Rubinfeld, Rosenfield, Benfield, Edenfield, Bonfield

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Where is the Rubenfield family from?

You can see how Rubenfield families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rubenfield family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Rubenfield families living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Rubenfield's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Rubenfield families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rubenfield 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 Rubenfield ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

What Rubenfield family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 209 census records available for the last name Rubenfield. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rubenfield 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Rubenfield. 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 Rubenfield. For the veterans among your Rubenfield ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rubenfield lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Rubenfield life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Rubenfield in 1969 was 69, and 88 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rubenfield

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rubenfield 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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