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Robla Family History

Robla 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: Rolla, Robl, Roble, Noble, Rosa, Rolf, Rota, Pola, Raba, Kobza

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Where is the Robla family from?

You can see how Robla families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Robla family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1911. The most Robla families were found in USA in 1880. In 1901 there were 4 Robla families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Robla's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Robla families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Robla surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 201 census records available for the last name Robla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Robla 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Robla. 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 7 military records available for the last name Robla. For the veterans among your Robla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Robla lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2003, in the United States, Robla life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Robla in 1980 was 89, and 77 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Robla 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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