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Robell Family History

Robell Surname 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: Rosell, Rowell, Robel, Rodell, Lobell, Roell, Rozell, Robello, Bell

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Where is the Robell family from?

You can see how Robell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Robell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Robell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Robell family living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Robell's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Robell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Robell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Robell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Robell. 60% of Robell men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Robell women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Robell were Farmer and Textile.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Textile
    50%

What Robell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 398 census records available for the last name Robell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Robell 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 112 immigration records available for the last name Robell. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 85 military records available for the last name Robell. For the veterans among your Robell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Robell lifespan?

Between 1955 and 1996, in the United States, Robell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Robell in 1955 was 57, and 47 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Robell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Robell ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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