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Robben Family History

Robben Surname Meaning

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

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


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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 1891 there were 11 Robben families living in Monmouthshire. This was about 39% of all the recorded Robben's in United Kingdom. Monmouthshire had the highest population of Robben families in 1891.
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What did your Robben ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Cement Worker and Domestic were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Robben. 100% of Robben men worked as a Cement Worker and 34% of Robben women worked as a Domestic.

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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 1939

  • Cement Worker
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Domestic
    34%
  • Captain Lathe Hand
    34%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    34%

What Robben family records will you find?

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 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 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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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Robben ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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