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Robels Family History

Robels 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, Roels, Robers, Nobel, Rodes, Robert, Rubel, Rogel, Sobel

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Where is the Robels family from?

You can see how Robels families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Robels family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Robels families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Robels families living in Nova Scotia. This was 100% of all the recorded Robels's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Robels families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Robels 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 Robels ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Robels. 67% of Robels men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    17%
  • Labor
    17%

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Census Records

There are 270 census records available for the last name Robels. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Robels 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Robels. 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 16 military records available for the last name Robels. For the veterans among your Robels ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Robels lifespan?

Between 1991 and 2002, in the United States, Robels life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Robels in 1991 was 71, and 66 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Robels

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Robels 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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