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Roebel Family History

Roebel 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: Roedel, Rebel, Robel, Roeber, Goebel, Froebel, Riebel, Loebel, Koebel

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Where is the Roebel family from?

You can see how Roebel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roebel family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Roebel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 18 Roebel families living in Ohio. This was about 58% of all the recorded Roebel's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Roebel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roebel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Roebel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Roebel. 34% of Roebel men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Roebel women worked as a Seamstress. .

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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

  • Salesman
    34%
  • Attendant
    23%
  • Truck Driver
    23%
  • Machinist
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%
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What Roebel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 684 census records available for the last name Roebel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roebel 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 227 immigration records available for the last name Roebel. 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 666 military records available for the last name Roebel. For the veterans among your Roebel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roebel lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Roebel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Roebel in 1970 was 69, and 76 in 2003.

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