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Wrubel Family History

Wrubel Name Meaning

Polish: variant or Germanized form of Wróbel ‘sparrow’ (see Wrobel ) and in North America (also) an altered form of this. This surname is rare in Poland.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Rubel, Trubey, Ubel, Wruble, Grabel, Rubey, Aubel, Ruter, Dubel

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Where is the Wrubel family from?

You can see how Wrubel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wrubel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wrubel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Wrubel families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Wrubel's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Wrubel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wrubel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wrubel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wrubel. 21% of Wrubel men worked as a Farmer and 21% of Wrubel women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wrubel were Truck Driver and Clerk. .

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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

  • Farmer
    21%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    21%
  • Stenographer
    11%
  • Machine Operator
    11%
  • Clerk
    8%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wrubel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wrubel 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Wrubel. 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 798 military records available for the last name Wrubel. For the veterans among your Wrubel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wrubel lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Wrubel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Wrubel in 1960 was 56, and 78 in 2004.

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