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Roberds Family History

Roberds Surname Meaning

English: variant of Roberts. This surname is now rare in Britain.

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


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Where is the Roberds family from?

You can see how Roberds families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roberds family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Roberds families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 15 Roberds families living in Yorkshire. This was about 25% of all the recorded Roberds's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Roberds families in 1891.
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What did your Roberds ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Feeble Minded Nil and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Roberds. 100% of Roberds men worked as a Feeble Minded Nil and 100% of Roberds 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Feeble Minded Nil
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Roberds. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roberds 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 250 immigration records available for the last name Roberds. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Roberds. For the veterans among your Roberds ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roberds lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Roberds life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Roberds in 1957 was 54, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roberds 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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