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Roebers Family History

Roebers 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: Roeber, Robers, Robert, Roemer, Roberg, Reber, Roberts, Rieber

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Where is the Roebers family from?

You can see how Roebers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roebers family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Roebers families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Roebers's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Roebers families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 11 census records available for the last name Roebers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roebers 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Roebers. 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 8 military records available for the last name Roebers. For the veterans among your Roebers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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