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Robling Family History

Robling Surname Meaning

German (Röbling): from a short form or pet form of an ancient Germanic personal name formed with hrōd ‘fame renown’.

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


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Where is the Robling family from?

You can see how Robling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Robling family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Robling families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 12 Robling families living in Glamorgan. This was about 40% of all the recorded Robling's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Robling families in 1891.
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What did your Robling ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Robling. 100% of Robling women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Robling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Robling 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 263 immigration records available for the last name Robling. 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 503 military records available for the last name Robling. For the veterans among your Robling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Robling lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Robling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Robling in 1958 was 50, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Robling 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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