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Robards Family History

Robards Surname Meaning

English (Kent): variant of Roberts.

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


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Where is the Robards family from?

You can see how Robards families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Robards family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Robards families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 15 Robards families living in London. This was about 28% of all the recorded Robards's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Robards families in 1891.
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What did your Robards ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Robards. 100% of Robards women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Robards. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Robards 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 352 immigration records available for the last name Robards. 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 Robards. For the veterans among your Robards ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Robards lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Robards life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Robards in 1959 was 31, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Robards 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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