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Robbel Family History

Robbel 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: Robel, Robbe, Robben, Nobel, Rubel, Rogel, Sobel, Lobel, Kobel

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Where is the Robbel family from?

You can see how Robbel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Robbel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Robbel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Robbel families living in Kentucky. This was about 75% of all the recorded Robbel's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Robbel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Robbel 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 Robbel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Gen Office Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Robbel. 100% of Robbel women worked as a Gen Office Clerk.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Gen Office Clerk
    100%

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Census Records

There are 180 census records available for the last name Robbel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Robbel 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Robbel. 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 63 military records available for the last name Robbel. For the veterans among your Robbel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Robbel lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Robbel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Robbel in 1967 was 67, and 88 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Robbel 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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