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Rubish Family History

Rubish Name 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: Rubis, Rush, Rubin, Dobish, Rubi, Huish, Fabish, Rubio, Rebich

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Where is the Rubish family from?

You can see how Rubish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rubish family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rubish families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Rubish families living in Wisconsin. This was about 86% of all the recorded Rubish's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Rubish families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rubish surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rubish ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rubish. 32% of Rubish men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Rubish women worked as a Cook. .

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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

  • Farmer
    32%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Truck Driver
    11%
  • Miner
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    100%
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Census Records

There are 726 census records available for the last name Rubish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rubish 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 88 immigration records available for the last name Rubish. 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 89 military records available for the last name Rubish. For the veterans among your Rubish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rubish lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Rubish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Rubish in 1961 was 63, and 92 in 2004.

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