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Robak Family History

Robak Surname Meaning

Polish: nickname from robak ‘worm’.

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


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Where is the Robak family from?

You can see how Robak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Robak family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Robak families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Robak family living in Gloucestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Robak's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Robak families in 1891.
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What did your Robak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Robak. 35% of Robak men worked as a Laborer and 16% of Robak women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Robak were Proprietor and Clerk.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    35%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Machinist
    4%
  • Proprietor
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    16%
  • Assembler
    12%
  • Housework
    8%
  • Clerk
    8%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Robak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Robak 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Robak. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 753 military records available for the last name Robak. For the veterans among your Robak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Robak lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Robak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Robak in 1954 was 53, and 75 in 2004.

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