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Robichaud Family History

Robichaud Surname Meaning

French: from a pet form a derivative of Robiche of the personal name Robert. This surname has apparently died out in France.

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


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Where is the Robichaud family from?

You can see how Robichaud families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Robichaud family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Robichaud families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 7 Robichaud families living in Anglesey. This was 100% of all the recorded Robichaud's in United Kingdom. Anglesey had the highest population of Robichaud families in 1891.
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What did your Robichaud ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Robichaud. 17% of Robichaud men worked as a Laborer and 12% of Robichaud women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Robichaud were Salesman and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    17%
  • Truck Driver
    7%
  • Foreman
    7%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    12%
  • Teacher
    8%
  • Twister
    8%
  • Housekeeper
    8%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Robichaud. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Robichaud. For the veterans among your Robichaud ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Robichaud lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Robichaud life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Robichaud in 1952 was 66, and 77 in 2004.

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