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Robirds Family History

Robirds Surname Meaning

English: variant of Robards or Roberts.

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


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Where is the Robirds family from?

You can see how Robirds families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Robirds family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Robirds families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Robirds family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Robirds's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Robirds families in 1891.
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What did your Robirds ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Robirds. 27% of Robirds men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Robirds women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Robirds were Labor and Salesman.

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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
    27%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Auditor
    14%
  • Labor
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    50%
  • Salesman
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Robirds. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Robirds 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Robirds. 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 262 military records available for the last name Robirds. For the veterans among your Robirds ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Robirds lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Robirds life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Robirds in 1964 was 67, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Robirds 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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