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Robens Family History

Robens Surname Meaning

see Robins.

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


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Where is the Robens family from?

You can see how Robens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Robens family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Robens families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 35 Robens families living in Ontario. This was about 88% of all the recorded Robens's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Robens families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Robens 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 Robens ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Robens. 32% of Robens men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Robens women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Robens were Owner and Typist.

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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
    32%
  • Truck Driver
    16%
  • Farming
    12%
  • Owner
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    25%
  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Teacher
    25%
  • Typist
    25%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Robens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Robens 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 392 immigration records available for the last name Robens. 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 315 military records available for the last name Robens. For the veterans among your Robens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Robens lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Robens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Robens in 1964 was 75, and 54 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Robens 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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