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Rubenstahl Family History

Rubenstahl 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: Rubendall, Rubenstein, Rendahl, Tunstall, Rosendahl, Rubinstein

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Where is the Rubenstahl family from?

You can see how Rubenstahl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rubenstahl family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Rubenstahl families living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rubenstahl's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Rubenstahl families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rubenstahl surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rubenstahl ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Rubenstahl ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 85 census records available for the last name Rubenstahl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rubenstahl 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Rubenstahl. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 41 military records available for the last name Rubenstahl. For the veterans among your Rubenstahl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rubenstahl lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2002, in the United States, Rubenstahl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Rubenstahl in 1954 was 42, and 78 in 2002.

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