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Wroble Family History

Wroble Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Polish and Jewish (from Poland) Wróbel and Sorbian Wrobel both meaning ‘sparrow’.

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


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Where is the Wroble family from?

You can see how Wroble families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wroble family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Wroble families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Wroble families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 18% of all the recorded Wroble's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Wroble families in 1920.
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What did your Wroble ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wroble. 25% of Wroble men worked as a Salesman and 75% of Wroble women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wroble were Mechanic and Cook.

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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

  • Salesman
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Drill Press
    13%
  • Mechanic
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    75%
  • Cook
    25%

What Wroble family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 585 census records available for the last name Wroble. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wroble 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Wroble. 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 162 military records available for the last name Wroble. For the veterans among your Wroble ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wroble lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Wroble life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Wroble in 1963 was 81, and 92 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wroble 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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