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Roben Family History

Roben Surname Meaning

North German and East Frisian (Röben): patronymic from the Frisian-Low German personal name Röbe a short form of Robert.

The surname Röben is also found in the Netherlands (including Friesland).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Roben family from?

You can see how Roben families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roben family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Roben families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 15 Roben families living in Ontario. This was about 54% of all the recorded Roben's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Roben families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roben 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 Roben ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Roben. 39% of Roben men worked as a Farmer and 18% of Roben women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Roben were Real Estate Agent and Housewife.

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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
    39%
  • Laborer
    10%
  • New Worker
    5%
  • Real Estate Agent
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    18%
  • Bookkeeper
    14%
  • Housekeeper
    14%
  • Housewife
    14%

What Roben family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Roben. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roben 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Roben. 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 795 military records available for the last name Roben. For the veterans among your Roben ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roben lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Roben life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Roben in 1963 was 84, and 54 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Roben

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roben 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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