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Robair Family History

Robair Surname Meaning

Altered form of French Robert. Compare Rober.

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


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Where is the Robair family from?

You can see how Robair families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Robair family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Robair families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1871 there were 2 Robair families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Robair's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Robair families in 1871.
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What did your Robair ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Robair. 38% of Robair men 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
    38%
  • Carpenter
    38%
  • Farmer
    25%

What Robair family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 385 census records available for the last name Robair. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Robair 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 Robair. 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 60 military records available for the last name Robair. For the veterans among your Robair ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Robair lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Robair life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Robair in 1957 was 56, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Robair 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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