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Vrobel Name Meaning

Czech; Slovak (also Vrobeľ and Vróbeľ): dialect variant of Vrábel or Vrábeľ ‘sparrow’ (see Vrabel ).

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


Similar surnames: Robel, Wrobel, Vrabel, Nobel, Knobel, Rubel, Rogel, Vogel, Sobel

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Where is the Vrobel family from?

You can see how Vrobel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vrobel family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Vrobel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Vrobel families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 25% of all the recorded Vrobel's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Vrobel families in 1920.
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What did your Vrobel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vrobel. 54% of Vrobel men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Vrobel 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

  • Laborer
    54%
  • Bartender
    16%
  • Truck Driver
    16%
  • Miner
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%
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Census Records

There are 385 census records available for the last name Vrobel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vrobel 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 108 immigration records available for the last name Vrobel. 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 169 military records available for the last name Vrobel. For the veterans among your Vrobel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vrobel lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Vrobel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Vrobel in 1962 was 72, and 85 in 2004.

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