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Roubal Name Meaning

Czech: nickname from the past participle of the old or dialect word roubat ‘to hew to cut down (a tree)’ applied to someone who worked with an axe or perhaps to a carpenter. Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): from a pet form of Reuben or possibly an artificial name from Russian rubl ‘rouble’ the Russian unit of currency.

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


Similar surnames: Roybal, Robel, Rubin, Rogal, Royal, Kubal, Rodell, Robey, Robl

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Where is the Roubal family from?

You can see how Roubal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roubal family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Roubal families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 12 Roubal families living in Nebraska. This was about 52% of all the recorded Roubal's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Roubal families in 1880.
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What did your Roubal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Roubal. 29% of Roubal men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    29%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Manager
    15%
  • New Worker
    9%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Roubal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roubal 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 228 immigration records available for the last name Roubal. 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 393 military records available for the last name Roubal. For the veterans among your Roubal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roubal lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Roubal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Roubal in 1958 was 52, and 74 in 2004.

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