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Rooben Family History

Rooben 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: Robben, Roozen, Roden, Woolen, Ruben, Rosen, Wooten, Roen, Holben

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Where is the Rooben family from?

You can see how Rooben families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rooben family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rooben families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Rooben family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Rooben's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Rooben families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rooben surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Rooben. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rooben 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Rooben. 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 3 military records available for the last name Rooben. For the veterans among your Rooben ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rooben lifespan?

Average Rooben life expectancy in 1969 was 86 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rooben 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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