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Robathan Family History

Robathan Surname Meaning

see Rowbotham.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Robathan family from?

You can see how Robathan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Robathan family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Robathan families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 13 Robathan families living in Staffordshire. This was about 37% of all the recorded Robathan's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Robathan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Robathan 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 Robathan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Robathan. 78% of Robathan 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
    78%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    12%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    6%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duti
    6%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Robathan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Robathan 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 230 immigration records available for the last name Robathan. 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 154 military records available for the last name Robathan. For the veterans among your Robathan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Robathan lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1999, in the United States, Robathan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Robathan in 1970 was 79, and 69 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Robathan 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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