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Robicheau Family History

Robicheau Surname Meaning

Altered form of French Robichaud.

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


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Where is the Robicheau family from?

You can see how Robicheau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Robicheau family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Robicheau families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1841 there were 3 Robicheau families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Robicheau's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Robicheau families in 1841.
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What did your Robicheau ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Robicheau. 39% of Robicheau men worked as a Carpenter and 37% of Robicheau women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Robicheau were Proprietor and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Carpenter
    39%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Proprietor
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    37%
  • Housewife
    28%
  • Waitress
    19%
  • Housekeeper
    19%

What Robicheau family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Robicheau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Robicheau 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 859 immigration records available for the last name Robicheau. 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 419 military records available for the last name Robicheau. For the veterans among your Robicheau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Robicheau lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Robicheau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Robicheau in 1963 was 85, and 93 in 2004.

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