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Robberts Family History

Robberts Surname Meaning

see Roberts.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Robberts family from?

You can see how Robberts families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Robberts family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Robberts families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 23 Robberts families living in Hampshire. This was about 23% of all the recorded Robberts's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Robberts families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Robberts 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 Robberts ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Robberts. 100% of Robberts men worked as a Builders Labourer and 100% of Robberts 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Builders Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Robberts family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 13,000 census records available for the last name Robberts. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Robberts 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 538 immigration records available for the last name Robberts. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Robberts. For the veterans among your Robberts ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Robberts lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Robberts life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Robberts in 1964 was 89, and 71 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Robberts 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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