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Robb Family History

Robb Surname Meaning

English, Scottish, and Northern Irish: from the Middle English and Older Scots personal name Robb(e) a pet form of Robert.

See also Robbie.

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


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Where is the Robb family from?

You can see how Robb families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Robb family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Robb families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 182 Robb families living in London. This was about 20% of all the recorded Robb's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Robb families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Robb 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 Robb ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Robb. 9% of Robb men worked as a General Labourer and 73% of Robb women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Robb were Incapacitated and Shorthand Typist.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    9%
  • Builders Labourer
    8%
  • Police Constable
    5%
  • Incapacitated
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    73%
  • Private Means
    4%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Shorthand Typist
    3%

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Census Records

There are 165,000 census records available for the last name Robb. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Robb 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 37,000 immigration records available for the last name Robb. 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 20,000 military records available for the last name Robb. For the veterans among your Robb ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Robb lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Robb life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Robb in 1942 was 73, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Robb

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Robb 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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