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Rubman Family History

Rubman 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: Rudman, Rutman, Ruman, Grubman, Tubman, Rebman, Rahman, Rubin

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Where is the Rubman family from?

You can see how Rubman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rubman family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Rubman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Rubman family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Rubman's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Rubman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rubman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rubman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rubman. 72% of Rubman men worked as a Salesman and 43% of Rubman women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rubman were Accountant and Bookkeeper. .

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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

  • Salesman
    72%
  • Accountant
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    43%
  • New Worker
    29%
  • Bookkeeper
    29%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rubman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rubman 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 345 immigration records available for the last name Rubman. 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 58 military records available for the last name Rubman. For the veterans among your Rubman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rubman lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Rubman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Rubman in 1959 was 50, and 60 in 2004.

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