Rubey Family History

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Rubey Name Meaning

English: Variant spelling of Ruby. German: variant of Rubin 2.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Rabey, Trubey, Ruben, Ruby, Rubley, Ruley, Rubel, Rubi, Rubin, Kuney

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Rubey Family Origin

Where is the Rubey family from?

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You can see how Rubey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rubey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rubey families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Rubey families living in Ontario. This was about 88% of all the recorded Rubey's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Rubey families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rubey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Rubey Family Occupations

What did your Rubey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the US named Rubey. 7% of Rubey men worked as a Salesman and 11% of Rubey women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rubey were Farmer and Waitress

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Top Male Occupations in 1940

  • Salesman
    7%
  • Laborer
    6%
  • Clerk
    5%
  • Farmer
    5%

Top Female Occupations in 1940

  • Clerk
    11%
  • Maid
    8%
  • Silk Mill
    6%
  • Waitress
    6%

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Rubey Historical Records

What Rubey family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Rubey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rubey census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 338 immigration records available for the last name Rubey. 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 Card

There are 478 military records available for the last name Rubey. For the veterans among your Rubey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Rubey Life Expectancy

What is the average Rubey lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Rubey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Rubey in 1957 was 74, and 80 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rubey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rubey 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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