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Robrts Family History

Robrts 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: Roberts, Robarts, Robert, Roarty, Roers, Robles, Ports, Roets, Courts

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Where is the Robrts family from?

You can see how Robrts families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Robrts family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Robrts families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Robrts families living in Lincolnshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Robrts's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Robrts families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Robrts 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 Robrts ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Robrts. 42% of Robrts men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Robrts women worked as a Laborer.

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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
    42%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Carpenter
    18%
  • Farming
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Robrts family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 894 census records available for the last name Robrts. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Robrts 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Robrts. 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 115 military records available for the last name Robrts. For the veterans among your Robrts ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Robrts lifespan?

Average Robrts life expectancy in 1988 was 63 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Robrts 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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