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Roeberg Family History

Roeberg 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: Roberg, Roeber, Rodberg, Rosberg, Romberg, Froberg, Robert, Roemer

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Where is the Roeberg family from?

You can see how Roeberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roeberg family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Roeberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Roeberg families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Roeberg's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Roeberg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roeberg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Roeberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Roeberg. 50% of Roeberg men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Roeberg women worked as a Housewife. .

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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
    50%
  • Miner
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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What Roeberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 236 census records available for the last name Roeberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roeberg 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Roeberg. 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 43 military records available for the last name Roeberg. For the veterans among your Roeberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roeberg lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1994, in the United States, Roeberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Roeberg in 1979 was 78, and 78 in 1994.

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