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Robacker Family History

Robacker 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: Rosacker, Rocker, Backer, Rothacker, Hofacker, Rodocker, Roecker

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Where is the Robacker family from?

You can see how Robacker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Robacker family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Robacker families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Robacker family living in New Brunswick. This was 100% of all the recorded Robacker's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Robacker families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Robacker 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 Robacker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Robacker. 38% of Robacker men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Robacker women worked as a Teacher.

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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

  • Farmer
    38%
  • Laborer
    38%
  • Electrician
    13%
  • Printer
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Robacker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 962 census records available for the last name Robacker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Robacker 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Robacker. 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 102 military records available for the last name Robacker. For the veterans among your Robacker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Robacker lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2002, in the United States, Robacker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Robacker in 1953 was 51, and 87 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Robacker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Robacker 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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