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Robis Family History

Robis 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: Rodis, Rubis, Dobis, Robin, Nobis, Ronis, Robins, Robie, Robbs, Ross

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Where is the Robis family from?

You can see how Robis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Robis family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Robis families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 15 Robis families living in Quebec. This was about 88% of all the recorded Robis's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Robis families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Robis 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 Robis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Robis. 64% of Robis men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Robis women worked as a Saleslady.

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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
    64%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Farmer
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%

What Robis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 578 census records available for the last name Robis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Robis 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 88 immigration records available for the last name Robis. 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 73 military records available for the last name Robis. For the veterans among your Robis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Robis lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Robis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Robis in 1967 was 83, and 98 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Robis

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Robis 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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