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Rubesh Family History

Rubesh 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: Kubesh, Rush, Rubel, Rubis, Ruberg, Ruesch, Ruben, Suresh, Ramesh

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Where is the Rubesh family from?

You can see how Rubesh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rubesh family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rubesh families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Rubesh families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Rubesh's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Rubesh families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rubesh surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rubesh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rubesh. 100% of Rubesh 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 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 98 census records available for the last name Rubesh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rubesh 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Rubesh. 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 42 military records available for the last name Rubesh. For the veterans among your Rubesh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rubesh lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Rubesh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Rubesh in 1964 was 76, and 79 in 2004.

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