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Robbens Family History

Robbens Surname Meaning

see Robins.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Robbens family from?

You can see how Robbens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Robbens family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Robbens families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Robbens families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Robbens's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Robbens families in 1911.
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What did your Robbens ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Robbens. 67% of Robbens men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Robbens women worked as a Stenographer.

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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
    67%
  • Farmer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Robbens family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Robbens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Robbens 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 221 immigration records available for the last name Robbens. 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 186 military records available for the last name Robbens. For the veterans among your Robbens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Robbens lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1973, in the United States, Robbens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Robbens in 1970 was 87, and 68 in 1973.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Robbens 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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