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Robay Family History

Robay 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: Roby, Robey, Robar, Bobay, Robak, Ray, Rosa, Bay, Rota, Roman

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Where is the Robay family from?

You can see how Robay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Robay family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Robay families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Robay families living in Missouri. This was about 33% of all the recorded Robay's in USA. Missouri and 2 other states had the highest population of Robay families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Robay 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 Robay ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Robay. 100% of Robay men worked as a Miner.

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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

  • Miner
    100%

What Robay family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 106 census records available for the last name Robay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Robay 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Robay. 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 6 military records available for the last name Robay. For the veterans among your Robay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Robay lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1984, in the United States, Robay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Robay in 1972 was 82, and 65 in 1984.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Robay

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Robay 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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