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Rubenstine Family History

Rubenstine 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: Rubenstein, Rubinstein, Rugenstein, Rabenstein, Howenstine

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Where is the Rubenstine family from?

You can see how Rubenstine families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rubenstine family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rubenstine families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Rubenstine families living in New York. This was about 47% of all the recorded Rubenstine's in USA. New York had the highest population of Rubenstine families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rubenstine surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rubenstine ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rubenstine. 59% of Rubenstine 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
    59%
  • Salesman
    25%
  • Cutter
    17%
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What Rubenstine family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 603 census records available for the last name Rubenstine. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rubenstine 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Rubenstine. 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 28 military records available for the last name Rubenstine. For the veterans among your Rubenstine ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rubenstine lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Rubenstine life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Rubenstine in 1964 was 68, and 37 in 2002.

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