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Robey Family History

Robey Surname Meaning

English: variant of Roby.

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


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Where is the Robey family from?

You can see how Robey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Robey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Robey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 109 Robey families living in London. This was about 20% of all the recorded Robey's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Robey families in 1891.
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What did your Robey 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 Robey. 15% of Robey men worked as a General Labourer and 77% of Robey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Robey were Railway Clerk and 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

  • General Labourer
    15%
  • Chauffeur
    9%
  • Bricklayer
    7%
  • Railway Clerk
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    77%
  • Incapacitated
    5%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Domestic Duties
    3%

What Robey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 32,000 census records available for the last name Robey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Robey 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 Robey. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Robey. For the veterans among your Robey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Robey lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Robey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Robey in 1943 was 33, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Robey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Robey 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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