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Robideau Family History

Robideau Surname Meaning

Altered form of French Robidoux.

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


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Where is the Robideau family from?

You can see how Robideau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Robideau family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Robideau families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1871 there was 1 Robideau family living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Robideau's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Robideau families in 1871.
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What did your Robideau ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Robideau. 31% of Robideau men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Robideau women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Robideau were Farm Laborer and Housework.

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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
    31%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Machinist
    7%
  • Farm Laborer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    28%
  • Maid
    16%
  • Housekeeper
    16%
  • Housework
    12%

What Robideau family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Robideau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Robideau 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 305 immigration records available for the last name Robideau. 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 876 military records available for the last name Robideau. For the veterans among your Robideau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Robideau lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Robideau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Robideau in 1957 was 56, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Robideau 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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