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Robenalt Family History

Robenalt 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: Robert, Rodewald, Robel, Rosenwald, Obenauf, Rubendall, Rosenau

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Where is the Robenalt family from?

You can see how Robenalt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Robenalt family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Robenalt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Robenalt family living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Robenalt's in USA. Pennsylvania and 1 other state had the highest population of Robenalt families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Robenalt 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 Robenalt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Robenalt. 34% of Robenalt 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
    34%
  • Labor
    34%
  • Sprayer
    34%

What Robenalt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 429 census records available for the last name Robenalt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Robenalt 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Robenalt. 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 87 military records available for the last name Robenalt. For the veterans among your Robenalt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Robenalt lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Robenalt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Robenalt in 1966 was 60, and 20 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Robenalt

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Robenalt 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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