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Rolbeck Family History

Rolbeck 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: Kolbeck, Colbeck, Robeck, Holbeck, Brobeck, Bobeck, Dilbeck, Osbeck

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Where is the Rolbeck family from?

You can see how Rolbeck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rolbeck family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Rolbeck families living in Connecticut. This was about 67% of all the recorded Rolbeck's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Rolbeck families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rolbeck 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 Rolbeck ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rolbeck. 50% of Rolbeck 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
    50%
  • Bar Tender
    50%

What Rolbeck family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 73 census records available for the last name Rolbeck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rolbeck 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Rolbeck. 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 49 military records available for the last name Rolbeck. For the veterans among your Rolbeck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rolbeck lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1973, in the United States, Rolbeck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Rolbeck in 1965 was 83, and 73 in 1973.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rolbeck

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rolbeck 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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