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Robbers Family History

Robbers 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: Robbert, Robers, Robert, Roberg, Roberts, Dobbert, Roeber, Rodberg

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Where is the Robbers family from?

You can see how Robbers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Robbers family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Robbers families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Robbers family living in Montgomeryshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Robbers's in United Kingdom. Montgomeryshire had the highest population of Robbers families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Robbers 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 Robbers ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Robbers. 100% of Robbers 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 1,000 census records available for the last name Robbers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Robbers 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 550 immigration records available for the last name Robbers. 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 467 military records available for the last name Robbers. For the veterans among your Robbers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Robbers lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Robbers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Robbers in 1964 was 40, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Robbers 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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