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Robly Family History

Robly 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: Robl, Roby, Roble, Robey, Robley, Noble, Rolf, Bly, Roy, Polly

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Where is the Robly family from?

You can see how Robly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Robly family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Robly families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Robly families living in Tennessee. This was about 88% of all the recorded Robly's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Robly families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Robly surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 159 census records available for the last name Robly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Robly 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Robly. 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 17 military records available for the last name Robly. For the veterans among your Robly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Robly lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Robly 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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