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Robek Family History

Robek Name 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: Bobek, Rozek, Dobek, Robel, Robeck, Rojek, Rolek, Sobek, Robey, Robe

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Where is the Robek family from?

You can see how Robek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Robek family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Robek families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Robek families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Robek's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Robek families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Robek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Robek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Robek. 100% of Robek 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 250 census records available for the last name Robek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Robek 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 135 immigration records available for the last name Robek. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 47 military records available for the last name Robek. For the veterans among your Robek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Robek lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Robek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Robek in 1963 was 67, and 87 in 2003.

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