History of your Surname
Get access to Rubia family records.Start a free trial

Rubia Family History

Rubia 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: Rubin, Rubis, Subia, Rubi, Zubia, Rubio, Lubin, Rua, Rudi, Raba

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Black & white image of a young woman scientist

Where is the Rubia family from?

You can see how Rubia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rubia family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Rubia families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 12 Rubia families living in Texas. This was about 63% of all the recorded Rubia's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Rubia families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rubia surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Rubia ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rubia. 38% of Rubia men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Rubia women worked as a Seamstress. .

View Census Data for Rubia | Data not to scale

*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
    38%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • New Worker
    9%
  • Painter
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%
Black & white image of two construction labourers

What Rubia family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 883 census records available for the last name Rubia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rubia census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search US census records for Rubia

Passenger Lists

There are 494 immigration records available for the last name Rubia. 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.

View all Rubia immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 115 military records available for the last name Rubia. For the veterans among your Rubia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Rubia military records

You've only scratched the surface of Rubia family history

Discover More

What is the average Rubia lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Rubia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Rubia in 1967 was 69, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rubia

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Rubia family tree

Explore Your Tree

Browse profiles of historical people with the Rubia last name

Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial