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Origins of the Ruby surname

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About the Rubys

We have a total number of 5298 records for people with the last name Ruby.

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Where do most Rubys live?

In 1921, most Rubys lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Rubys

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 3,740 records for the Ruby surname. The oldest one dates back to 1829.

Who were Rubys most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Ruby first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Rubys

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

Common Female occupations for Rubys in 1921
Dressmaker

20

Domestic Servant

14

Servant

14

General Servant Domestic

13

Laundress

12

Common Male occupations for Rubys in 1921
Bricklayer

30

Farm Hands

29

Agricultural Labourer

23

Farm Labourer

17

General Labourer

17

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