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Rubbe Family History

Rubbe 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: Ruble, Rube, Grubbe, Lubbe, Robbe, Rubbo, Dube, Kibbe, Rubin, Hubby

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Where is the Rubbe family from?

You can see how Rubbe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rubbe family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rubbe families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Rubbe families living in Iowa. This was about 41% of all the recorded Rubbe's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Rubbe families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rubbe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rubbe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Barber was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rubbe. 50% of Rubbe men worked as a Barber. .

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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

  • Barber
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 225 census records available for the last name Rubbe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rubbe 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Rubbe. 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 44 military records available for the last name Rubbe. For the veterans among your Rubbe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rubbe lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1998, in the United States, Rubbe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Rubbe in 1970 was 83, and 79 in 1998.

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