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Roob Family History

Roob 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: Rook, Roos, Root, Roof, Roop, Rood, Robb, Koob, Roon, Rong

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Where is the Roob family from?

You can see how Roob families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roob family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Roob families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Roob family living in New Jersey. This was about 50% of all the recorded Roob's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Roob families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roob surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Roob ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Roob. 22% of Roob men worked as a Farmer and 19% of Roob women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Roob were Carpenter and Operator. .

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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

  • Farmer
    22%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Carpenter
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    19%
  • Housewife
    14%
  • Waitress
    14%
  • Operator
    8%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Roob. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roob 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 401 immigration records available for the last name Roob. 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 297 military records available for the last name Roob. For the veterans among your Roob ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roob lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Roob life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Roob in 1959 was 55, and 80 in 2004.

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