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Robichaux Family History

Robichaux Surname Meaning

Altered form of French Robichaud.

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


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Where is the Robichaux family from?

You can see how Robichaux families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Robichaux family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Robichaux families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 105 Robichaux families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Robichaux's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Robichaux families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Robichaux 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 Robichaux ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Robichaux. 34% of Robichaux men worked as a Laborer and 13% of Robichaux women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Robichaux were Carpenter and 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
    34%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Carpenter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    13%
  • Saleslady
    11%
  • Waitress
    9%
  • Laborer
    9%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Robichaux. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Robichaux 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 242 immigration records available for the last name Robichaux. 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 Robichaux. For the veterans among your Robichaux ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Robichaux lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Robichaux life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Robichaux in 1944 was 46, and 79 in 2004.

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