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Rubeshaw Family History

Rubeshaw 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: Robishaw, Deshaw, Robertshaw, Renshaw, Besaw, Ramshaw, Burdeshaw

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Where is the Rubeshaw family from?

You can see how Rubeshaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rubeshaw family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Rubeshaw families living in Arizona. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rubeshaw's in USA. Arizona and 1 other state had the highest population of Rubeshaw families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rubeshaw surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rubeshaw ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 25 census records available for the last name Rubeshaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rubeshaw 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Rubeshaw. 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 1 military records available for the last name Rubeshaw. For the veterans among your Rubeshaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rubeshaw lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1984, in the United States, Rubeshaw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Rubeshaw in 1980 was 87, and 85 in 1984.

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