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Robbie Family History

Robbie Surname Meaning

Scottish (Angus and Aberdeenshire): from a Scottish diminutive of the personal name Robb a pet form of the personal name Robert.

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


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Where is the Robbie family from?

You can see how Robbie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Robbie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Robbie families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 38 Robbie families living in London. This was about 37% of all the recorded Robbie's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Robbie families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Robbie 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 Robbie ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Robbie. 89% of Robbie 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
    89%
  • Domestic Servant
    8%
  • Public Health Visitor
    4%

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Census Records

There are 14,000 census records available for the last name Robbie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Robbie 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Robbie. 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 897 military records available for the last name Robbie. For the veterans among your Robbie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Robbie lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Robbie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1940, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Robbie in 1940 was 36, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Robbie

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Robbie 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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