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Roobin Family History

Roobin Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Robin, Robbin, Rubin, Doolin, Tobin, Corbin, Rolin, Gobin, Rovin

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Where is the Roobin family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roobin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Roobin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Roobin. 50% of Roobin men worked as a Salesman and 60% of Roobin women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Roobin were Clerk and Saleslady.

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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

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    60%
  • Saleslady
    40%

What Roobin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 104 census records available for the last name Roobin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roobin 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Roobin. 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 7 military records available for the last name Roobin. For the veterans among your Roobin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roobin lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2002, in the United States, Roobin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Roobin in 1974 was 74, and 86 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roobin 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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