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Rubins Family History

Rubins Surname Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): patronymic from Rubin.

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


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Where is the Rubins family from?

You can see how Rubins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rubins family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Rubins families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Rubins families living in New Brunswick. This was about 64% of all the recorded Rubins's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Rubins families in 1911.
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What did your Rubins ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rubins. 24% of Rubins men worked as a Laborer and 11% of Rubins women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rubins were Clerk and Operator.

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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

  • Laborer
    24%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Proprietor
    7%
  • Clerk
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    11%
  • Secretary
    8%
  • Housewife
    8%
  • Operator
    8%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Rubins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rubins 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 999 immigration records available for the last name Rubins. 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 355 military records available for the last name Rubins. For the veterans among your Rubins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rubins lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Rubins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Rubins in 1962 was 72, and 90 in 2004.

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