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Rueb Family History

Rueb Surname Meaning

South German: from a short form of the ancient Germanic personal name Robrecht (see Robert). German (Rüb): variant of Rupp.

German (Rüb): variant of Rübe (see Rube) a metonymic occupational name for a turnip farmer.

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


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Where is the Rueb family from?

You can see how Rueb families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rueb family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Rueb families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 10 Rueb families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 83% of all the recorded Rueb's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Rueb families in 1911.
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What did your Rueb ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Rueb. 100% of Rueb men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Rueb women worked as a Housework.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Housework
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Rueb. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rueb 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 532 immigration records available for the last name Rueb. 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 339 military records available for the last name Rueb. For the veterans among your Rueb ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rueb lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Rueb life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Rueb in 1962 was 66, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rueb 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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