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Robben Name Meaning

Dutch and North German: patronymic from the personal name Robbe .

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


Similar surnames: Robbe, Ubben, Lubben, Robson, Tebben, Raben, Gribben, Robin, Rosen

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Where is the Robben family from?

You can see how Robben families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Robben family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Robben families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Robben family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Robben's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Robben families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Robben surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Robben ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Robben. 36% of Robben men worked as a Farmer and 27% of Robben women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Robben were Farm Laborer and Housework. .

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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
    36%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    27%
  • Operator
    20%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Housework
    14%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Robben. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Robben 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 588 immigration records available for the last name Robben. 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 621 military records available for the last name Robben. For the veterans among your Robben ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Robben lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Robben life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Robben in 1963 was 70, and 73 in 2004.

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