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Robella Family History

Robella Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Rotella, Robello, Rosell, Abella, Rowell, Rella, Rinella, Ramella

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Where is the Robella family from?

You can see how Robella families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Robella family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Robella families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there were 2 Robella families living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Robella's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Robella families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Robella 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 Robella ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Robella. 100% of Robella 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
    100%

What Robella family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 283 census records available for the last name Robella. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Robella 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 149 immigration records available for the last name Robella. 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 21 military records available for the last name Robella. For the veterans among your Robella ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Robella lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Robella life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Robella in 1966 was 78, and 78 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Robella 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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