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Robl Family History

Robl Surname Meaning

South German: dialect form of Rabl a diminutive of Rabe ‘raven’ presumably applied as a nickname for someone thought to resemble the bird.

German: variant of Robel.

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


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Where is the Robl family from?

You can see how Robl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Robl family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Robl families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Robl families living in British Columbia. This was about 58% of all the recorded Robl's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Robl families in 1911.
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What did your Robl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Robl. 37% of Robl men worked as a Laborer and 40% of Robl women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Robl were Truck Driver and Bookkeeper.

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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
    37%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    40%
  • Stenographer
    20%
  • Teacher
    20%
  • Bookkeeper
    20%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Robl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Robl 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 412 immigration records available for the last name Robl. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Robl. For the veterans among your Robl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Robl lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2003, in the United States, Robl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Robl in 1947 was 52, and 87 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Robl 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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