Origins of the Reuben surname

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    In 1921, most Reubens lived in london

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    790 Reuben Travel & migration records
    1,900 Reubens found in all Census records

    Interesting facts about Reuben

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    We have for the Reuben surname. The oldest one dates back to 1538.

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    Mary

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    Common jobs for Reubens

    Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

    Commmon female occupations for Reubens in 1921

    Tailoress

    12

    Dressmaker

    5

    Servant

    5

    Clothier Assistant

    4

    Assistant In The Business

    3

    Commmon male occupations for Reubens in 1921

    Cabinet Maker

    28

    Tailor

    26

    Agricultural Labourer

    8

    Carpenter

    7

    Tailor Machinist

    6

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