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Rubie Family History

Rubie Name Meaning

see Ruby

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Rubin, Rubis, Rubi, Ruble, Rube, Rubio, Dubie, Rudie, Robie, Dube

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Where is the Rubie family from?

You can see how Rubie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rubie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rubie families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 3 Rubie families living in Alberta. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rubie's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Rubie families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rubie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rubie ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Rubie. 50% of Rubie men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Clerk
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Rubie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rubie 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 987 immigration records available for the last name Rubie. 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 343 military records available for the last name Rubie. For the veterans among your Rubie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rubie lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Rubie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Rubie in 1966 was 66, and 62 in 2004.

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